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Warning after electric blanket caused this fire

Three fire engines attended the blaze after receiving a call at around 4pm.

DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE are warning of the dangers of electric blankets after dealing with a blaze in Esker, Lucan this afternoon.

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It’s understood that the blanket was left on and caused the fire as a result.

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Three fire engines attended the blaze after receiving a call at around 4pm.

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    Mute John Kelly
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    Feb 24th 2016, 7:32 PM

    i came upon the start of a fire with an electric blanket once, it was just starting to turn the sheets black at a small point where the cable goes into the blanket. Needless to say the blanket was disposed of straight away. i presume the blanket was damaged at that point and resistance built up. They need to be watched, if they are being used. dont just plug in and forget about them.

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    Mute John O'Brien
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    Feb 24th 2016, 8:05 PM

    lucky escape! You should always have an earth leakage device between these type of products and the wall socket if living in an older house. Could save your life.

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    Mute Affinity
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    Feb 24th 2016, 11:17 PM

    Also buy quality, cheap means trouble, they should have an automatic off switch if there is a change in voltage/temperature fluctuations.

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    Mute Suzie Sunshine
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    Feb 24th 2016, 11:58 PM

    I love my electric blanket , it has a timer on it so it automatically switches off after 75 minutes .

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    Mute Random_paddy
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    Feb 24th 2016, 7:27 PM

    Well at least they didn’t leave the immersion on

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    Mute Stibby
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    Feb 24th 2016, 7:34 PM

    True, the whole block would be gone !

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    Mute Coco Beware
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    Feb 24th 2016, 9:23 PM

    Keep it simple with a good aul Hot Water Bottle

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    Mute Anne Carr Khan
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    Feb 24th 2016, 10:25 PM

    But wet feet

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    Mute Daniel Wilson
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    Feb 25th 2016, 7:31 AM

    You’re meant to screw the lid closed Anne

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    Mute Dave Meagher
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    Feb 24th 2016, 7:40 PM

    Had an electric blanket fire on christmas eve a few years back. The phone rang just as it went up, only for that it might have already taken hold as room we all were in was at the opposite side of a bungalow.
    Honestly I would only use them if you’re in the room or else you’re taking a risk, I’d also replace them every few years.

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    Mute IrishGravyTrain
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    Feb 24th 2016, 7:32 PM

    If you buy your electric blanket in a €2 shop then be careful.

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    Mute Motherofdivinejebus
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    Feb 24th 2016, 7:36 PM

    Wow! The fire totally vaporized the mattress, never seen that before….

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    Mute Dave Meagher
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    Feb 24th 2016, 7:41 PM

    Where were you Jebus, that was on your watch…

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    Mute Motherofdivinejebus
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    Feb 24th 2016, 7:52 PM

    I was playing cards with the Devil for a rich mans soul :-)

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    Mute Dave Sherman
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    Feb 24th 2016, 7:55 PM

    What happened to the railway man?

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    Mute Motherofdivinejebus
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    Feb 24th 2016, 8:06 PM

    He got a job on the Luas

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    Mute Larry O'Doherty
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    Feb 24th 2016, 7:18 PM

    Hate them. They just drain the energy from you!

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    Mute holden mcgroin
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    Feb 24th 2016, 11:30 PM

    when you live in an old cold house with no heating in the bedroom they be a lifesaver

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    Mute Steph Anie
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    Feb 24th 2016, 10:41 PM

    Played with electric blanket as a toddler back in 80′s, burned half my house down..

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    Mute Neil Brady
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    Feb 25th 2016, 10:17 AM

    How come there’s not a timer on electric blankets to turn off?

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