Residents of a care home had to spend the night in a hotel after fire broke out there.

 

Eight people had to be led to safety by firefighters after the fire on Saturday afternoon.

One person was taken to hospital after breathing smoke, but has been released.

A fire service spokesperson said the fire was caused by an electrical fault to the charger which charges up the mobility scooters.

Three of the scooters were severely damaged along with the charging room, dining room and foyer.

There was also severe smoke damage to 14 more rooms.

Residents are expected to allowed back into the care home within five to seven days.

In your business do you have a policy on recharging scooters or testing electrical appliances?

 

was the fire resisting door shut?

 

What could of been done to reduce this damage?

 

Every business must complete a fire risk assessment, and this is the typical situation we help you avoid, if you have completed your fire risk assessment is it sufficient?

 

PSC specialise in fire risk assessment and can help either visit our web site www.pscfiresafety.com or email paul@pscfiresafety.com we will be pleased to help out.