Warning issued after charging unit fire in North Wales

A warning has been issued to residents across North Wales after a charging unit fire.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to the incident, in Connah’s Quay in Flintshire, earlier this week.

The fire, which was caused by a charging unit, resulted in severe damage to the bedroom of an elderly gentleman.

Thankfully he escaped unhurt.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is appealing to everyone to ensure they have working smoke detectors on every level of their homes- and to test them regularly.

The following advice has also been issued when charging a device.

• Always keep an eye on devices when charging
•  Always use the charger that came with your device
•  If you need to buy a replacement, always choose a branded, genuine product from a supplier you can trust
• Avoid storing, using or charging batteries at very high or low temperatures
• Protect batteries against being damaged – that’s crushed, punctured or immersed in water
• Don’t leave items continuously on charge after the charge cycle is complete –don’t leave your phone plugged in overnight
• Never cover chargers or charging devices
• Don’t overload your sockets