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Posted by Tony Flynn on 13th December 2011 at 12:13 PM
Broughton fire crew attend fire involving a candle
A man is being treated in hospital following a fire involving a candle in a bathroom.

Firefighters were called to Tempus Tower Apartments in Manchester just after 5.30am today (Tuesday, December 13) following reports of a fire.

Crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service attended and discovered a fire in a bathroom on the 13th floor of the building in Mirabel Street, Strangeways.

A 22-year-old man, who was in the apartment at the time of the fire, was taken to hospital suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation.

The fire was caused accidentally after a lit candle was placed near to an acrylic bath and left unattended.

Crews from Manchester Central and Broughton Fire Stations attended the incident.

The bathroom suffered 100 per cent damage by fire and the rest of the apartment was damaged by smoke.

TOP TIPS TO ENJOY CANDLES SAFELY:

Never leave burning candles unattended. Put burning candles out when you leave the room, and make sure they're out completely at night.

Place your candles carefully. Make sure they are on a stable surface, out of the reach of pets and children, and keep them away from flammable objects like curtains, furniture, bedding and books.

Don't move candles once they are lit.

Do not burn several candles close together as this might cause the flame to flare.

Burn candles in a well-ventilated room, out of draughts, vents or air currents. This will help prevent rapid or uneven burning, soot, and dripping.

Always put scented candles in a heat resistant holder. These candles are designed to liquefy when heated to maximise fragrance.

Fit a smoke alarm and test it regularly. A working smoke alarm can buy you valuable time to get out, stay out and call 999.

Make sure that everyone in your home knows what to do if a fire should occur - practise your escape route.

For a free Home Fire Safety Check, which includes the fitting of smoke alarms for free, please contact Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service on 0800 555 815 or go to /fire_safety_advice/home_fire_risk_assessments.aspx

Source: GMF.

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