Warning issued after candle sparks house blaze
The advice comes after a house blaze in Burgess Hill last night (Tuesday, December 9), where an unattended candle in the lounge sparked a fire which caused extensive smoke damage.
The woman living in the home had left the candle lit while she was upstairs attending to her two children.
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The alert was only raised after a neighbour heard the smoke alarm and shouted through the letter box.
The family fled the house safely.
Both children and their mother were treated for smoke inhalation before being taken to hospital by ambulance.
As a result of this incident, the fire service is urging residents to ensure that their homes have a fire alarm fitted on every level.
For more top tips on how to use candles safely, click here.