Firefighters prevent blaze after Doncaster care home washing machine incident

Firefighters managed to stop a fire breaking out at a Doncaster care home this morning – after worried staff called them out after a washing machine started smoking.

By David Kessen

Published 21st May 2021, 10:17 BST

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Fire engines from Adwick and Doncaster fire stations were were sent to the home on Woodlands Road, at 1.46am today.

A spokesman said: “Upon arrival they found a washing machine smoking in a care home. Crews were able to isolate the power to the washing machine and prevent a full fire developing.”

The left at 2.23am.

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