THE ISLE of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are warning Island residents to check their pockets before they put clothes in tumble driers.
Firefighters attended a tumble drier fire in East Cowes on August 3.
After investigation it was found that a cigarette lighter had been left in an item of clothing. It had then heated up in the drum and caused the fire.
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