Two crews from Eastbourne Community Fire Station attended an incident at a property in Bexhill Road last night (January 26).
They used carbon dioxide on an electric fire after being called at 7.01pm.
The fire was accidental and no-one was injured.
As the winter weather continues, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service reminded residents to be careful with plug-in and electric heaters.
The service offered the following advice:
- Heaters should be kept away from furniture and fittings. Ensure that nothing can fall onto a heater.
- Keep at least three feet - one metre - away from them
- Have fireguards to prevent and protect children and/or pets coming in contact with them
- Never dry washing on or near them (or on fireguards)
- Try to secure heaters up against a wall to stop them falling over.
-Don’t cover air vents on storage heaters or fan heaters.
More information about using electric heaters safely can be found {http://www.esfrs.org/communitySafety/advice/heaters.shtml|here}.