Washing machine fault leads to fire crew call out

Firefighters were called to a house fire in Sleaford yesterday evening (Tuesday) when a washing machine developed an electrical fault.
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The crew from Sleaford were alerted at 5.30pm and attended the property in Hazel Grove.

The fire in the kitchen had gone out on its own, according to a fire service report, but the there was light heat damage to the machine.

Firefighters inspected the damage to make sure the machine was safe to leave.