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Chelmsford firefighters issue safety warning after a candle sparks a house fire
Overview
A mother and her children were forced to leave their Chelmsford home after a fire broke out on Wednesday evening, caused by flames spreading from a candle to a bed. Although the property's sprinkler system extinguished the fire, significant water damage rendered the home temporarily uninhabitable. Fire officials have subsequently issued a warning regarding candle safety.
Key points
- A fire broke out in the Moulsham area of Chelmsford on Wednesday evening after flames spread from a candle to a bed.
- A mother and her children had to leave their home due to damage caused by the incident.
- The property's sprinkler system successfully extinguished the fire before crews arrived, but water damage left the home uninhabitable.
- Fire officials advised keeping candles away from bedding and curtains, extinguishing them before leaving a room or going to sleep, and never leaving them unattended.