Dryer catches fire in Brighton garage

A dryer caught alight in a garage in Brighton, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said.

Crews from Preston Circus were called out to reports of a dryer alight in Surrenden Road, Brighton.

The fire service said that the machine was in the garage attached to the house.

A spokesman said: “Two breathing apparatus, a thermal imaging camera and one hose reel jet were used, along with a fan to help clear the smoke.”

The fire which was reported shortly after 5pm on Wednesday (13 November) was deemed to have started accidentally.