This Morning 2 crews from Eastern fire station attended a bedroom fire on Humberstone Drive Leicester.
Upon arrival crews were met by the occupiers to state everyone was out and the fire was in the front bedroom.
Crews using 2 breathing apparatus, 1 hose reel jet and 1 covering jet extinguished the fire that had been started by a Candle igniting an oil diffuser.
The Occupants were alerted by a working smoke alarm which allowed them to get out of the property and call 999.
Fire Safety Advice
• Make sure candles and tea lights are secured in a proper holder and away from materials that may catch fire – like curtains, furniture etc.
• Keep candles and divas away from draughts.
• Never move a candle once it is lit.
• Do not burn several candles close together as this might cause flaring (mainly with tea-lights).
• Never put divas or candles on top of televisions or other plastic surfaces when alight.
• Put candles out when you leave the room, and make sure they’re put out completely at night.
• Keep children and pets away from lit candles. NEVER use a candle for a night light.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Community Safety