Dorset flat fire caused by underpants and socks in microwave oven

Firefighters called to flat in Weymouth after man starts fire by trying to dry clothing in his microwave
Press Association
guardian.co.uk, Monday 6 August 2012 16.25 BST



A man had to be led to safety from his flat after a fire started when he tried to dry his underpants and socks in the microwave.
Firefighters were called to the blaze in Weymouth, Dorset, after concerned neighbours heard a fire alarm.
Residents from the block of flats led the man to safety from his second floor apartment after the fire at 10.45pm on Sunday.
The flames were quickly put out by firefighters.
A Dorset fire and rescue spokeswoman said: "The fire involved two pairs of underpants and two pairs of socks which the occupant had tried to dry by placing in the microwave.
"All items of clothing were destroyed in the fire and there was slight smoke damage to the remainder of the flat.
"The fire safety message here is to never put clothing of any kind in the microwave or an oven to attempt to dry them."

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If he had just "gone commando" this would never have happened!

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BUT....... he then might have tried to dry his "Commando Tackle" in the microwave

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