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Nov 2023
Dog alerts owner to kitchen blaze in Harrogate home
Fire crews from Harrogate and Knaresborough were called to reports of a kitchen fire in a Harrogate home last night.
The incident, which took place at 8.43pm, happened on Woodlands Avenue.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue incident log said the blaze began after a fuse box caught fire which then spread to the kitchen.
It added:
“Crew used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.
“They ventilated the property and 2 neighbouring properties using a positive pressure ventilation fan.”
Station manager, Tony Walker, who described the fire as "severe", posted on social media:
"The owner was alerted by her dog and smoke alarm.
"Dogs & smoke alarms save lives, every home should have one."
No injuries have been reported.
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