People reminded to take care when using chemicals following house fire

Residents are being reminded to always take care when using chemicals in the home following a house fire in Stoke-on-Trent.

We were called at 5.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 3 September) to a house off Birches Head Road, Birches Head, following reports of a fire.

One appliance attended the scene, but a small fire had already been extinguished prior to our arrival.

A teenage girl went to hospital with minor burns and smoke inhalation.

Watch Manager Tom Harrison who attended the scene, said: “The fire was caused by acetone being used as a nail varnish remover which had accidentally dripped into a lit candle.

“Acetone gives off an invisible vapour which can spread and reach an ignition source so should never be used near an open flame.”

For more tips on how to stay safe in the home, visit Safety at home.