Emergency services called to tumble dryer fire at house in Stratford

EMERGENCY services were called to a tumble dryer fire at a home in Stratford this morning (Thursday).

Three fire engines, an ambulance and a paramedic car were sent to a house in Banbury Road.

A spokesperson from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service told the Herald: "Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service was alerted around 10am on Thursday, 24th April, to reports of a domestic fire at a property on Banbury Road.

“Three appliances were in attendance who, on arrival, found a smoke-filled kitchen which was the result of a tumble dryer fire.

“Crews extinguished the fire and were on scene for approximately one hour.

“An ambulance was called due to smoke inhalation."

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson added: “We were called to reports of a property fire on Banbury Road at 10.19am, one ambulance and a paramedic officer attended the scene.

“On arrival we discovered one patient, who was assessed and discharged at the scene.”