The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says people should keep a fire blanket and extinguisher within proximity of their large home appliances.
It comes as Highland Radio presenter Ann-Marie McDevitt told Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon of her dishwasher catching fire in a matter of minutes while she was standing beside it.
Cllr Paul Canning says when installing a kitchen, fireproofing should be a part of the design.
Cllr Canning says while it won’t stop the fire, it will buy more time:
