Unattended candle given as cause of fire at house in Boston - fire service makes call for safety
An unattended candle has been determined as the cause of a fire at a house in Boston.
The incident took place in Revesby Avenue yesterday (Tuesday, April 14).
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service dispatched two appliances from Boston and one from Kirton to the scene following the call-out at about 7.20pm.
Firefighters used two sets of breathing apparatus and one hose reel to extinguish the fire.
A spokesman for the service said the incident resulted in ‘significant’ fire damage to a first-floor bedroom.
An investigation into the fire determined that the cause was an unattended candle, they added.
“We ask the public to please never leave candles burning unattended, ensure they are secured in a proper holder on a heat-resistant surface, and that they are properly extinguished before leaving them,” the spokesman said.