Northamptonshire firefighters warning after burning toast does THIS to a kitchen

Investigators find jammed bread started fire which spread to cupboards
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Shocked Northamptonshire firefighters have delivered a stern warning after seeing a slice of toast destroy a kitchen.

Investigators into a recent blaze confirmed a thick slice of hand-cut bread got stuck, causing a toaster to jam in the 'on' position.

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The burning bread eventually caught fire, setting light to kitchen cupboards above the toaster and leading to a blaze which caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.

One slice of bread caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to this kitchen. Photo: @northantsfireOne slice of bread caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to this kitchen. Photo: @northantsfire
One slice of bread caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to this kitchen. Photo: @northantsfire

Working smoke alarms prevented fire spreading to the rest of the property, allowing the occupants to call 999 and escape without injury.

But a spokesman for Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue said: "We would always advise people to avoid leave toasters unattended like this.

"And any items which can be accidentally knocked and turned on — like toasters and kettles — it's always important to switch them off and unplug them when not in use.

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"Many of us keep our toaster on a kitchen worktop that has cupboards above it. So, if possible, pull the toaster forward before using it so that it's clear of the underside of the cupboards above."

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