Washing machine sets conservatory on fire

The burnt out remains of the washing machine with blackened wiring and soot covering everything.Image source, Saltash Community Fire Station
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Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service sent crews to the fire at 04:22 GMT on Tuesday

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A washing machine caught fire in the conservatory of a house in Saltash early on Tuesday morning.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) initially sent fire crews from Saltash and Camels Head to the house at 04:22 GMT.

On arrival firefighters assessed the scale of the incident and asked a crew from Liskeard to attend.

Wearing breathing apparatus, the crews extinguished the fire using hose reel jets.

Image source, Saltash Community Fire Station
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Three fire crews were sent to the incident in Saltash

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