People’s lives are potentially being put at risk, as fire officers are increasingly unable to identify white goods that cause fires in the home, new research by Which? has revealed. An analysis of the most recent UK fire data shows there were 3,203 fires caused by faulty appliances such as washing machines, tumble dryers and fridge freezers – equating to more than 60 fires a week on average – between April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. However, fire investigators could only identify crucial information about the brand or model of the appliance in 33…
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