Fires due to electrical appliances (FOI)Fires due to electrical appliances (FOI)
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22 November 2018.Prepared internally, no external costs.
Request
How many incidents have occurred in the last 5 years where the fire services have been required - fires that may have started due to electrical appliances?
Response
Information held by Jersey Fire & Rescue Service is provided below:
| Cooker/hob | 19 |
| Tumble dryer | 14 |
| Washing machine | 13 |
| Dishwasher | 8 |
| Extractor / cooker hood | 5 |
| Other domestic appliances | 5 |
| Fridge/freezer | 4 |
| Microwave oven | 3 |
| Toaster | 3 |
| Washer/dryer combo | 3 |
| Heaters | 2 |
| Iron | 2 |
| PC | 2 |
| TV | 2 |
| Dehumidifier | 1 |
| Electric blanket | 1 |
| Audio Equipment | 1 |
| Hair dryer | 1 |
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