These pictures show the shocking damage caused by a fire at a Woodthorpe home that was started when a laptop was left charging overnight.
A fire investigation has found that a lithium-ion battery failure within a laptop caused the fire that left the home destroyed.
Fire officers were called to the property on The Crescent at 3.35am on June 26 2023
Smoke alarms sounded meaning that the family of four had a chance to escape without injury. Had smoke alarms not been installed or working, the consequences could have been devastating.
Beth Hayman, Fire Investigation Officer, said: “This is a very devastating incident in which a family lost their house and belongings.
“I urge everyone not to continuously charge electrical devices and to ensure they are switched off at the wall socket overnight. When charging devices ensure they are charged using the manufactured product from the device provider.
“Fortunately, due to the working smoke alarms within the property, the family managed to escape to safety. Make sure you test your regularly as they save lives.”
Anyone unable to consider the fire risk in their home, is asked to arrange a free Safe and Well visit through the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service website.
