Fluff build up causes tumble dryer fire

Firefighters were called to a tumble dryer fire in Ruskington.Firefighters were called to a tumble dryer fire in Ruskington.
Firefighters were called to a tumble dryer fire in Ruskington.
Emergency crews from Sleaford were called to a fire in a tumble dryer in Ruskington yesterday (Monday) afternoon.

Firefighters attended a property on Arnhem Avenue, Ruskington where it is believed a build up of lint within a tumble dryer caused it to catch fire.

The tumble dryer, kept in an outbuilding, was severely damaged, says the fire service, and was put out using a hose.

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