Advice issued after Jury's Gap Christmas decorations fire

Three East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service appliances from Rye, Bexhill and Hastings were sent to a fire at a detached property in Lydd Road, Jury’s Gap, at around 10.10am on Friday (December 1).

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the fire using one hose reel jet and main jet.

A fire services spokesman said the investigation found the most likely cause was accidental ignition caused by Christmas decorations coming into contact with lit candles.

Fire safety advice says not to put candles in, or by, a Christmas tree, plants, flowers or other foliage.

Ribbons, festive decorations made of tissue paper or cardboard, and greetings cards should be kept away from heaters, lights, fireplaces and candles.

Make sure fairy lights and Christmas tree lights are in good working order before using them and do not overload plug sockets.

If you are unsure about the safety of last year’s Christmas lights, don’t use them.

For more information or advise on fire safety, visit www.esfrs.org.

Three fire crews tackle Jury’s Gap house fire

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