Fire chiefs issue a warning when charging devices

MORE than 1,000 electrical fires have taken place in Lincolnshire in the last five years, new figures have revealed, as chiefs warn residents of the dangers posed by their devices.

- BY OLIVER CASTLE

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue said it has also recorded 190 electrical fires in the last year alone as it looks to raise awareness and demonstrate how people are putting themselves at risk.

The data covers electrical fires and faults to the mains electricity in properties as well as outdoor fires - and come after a major vape fire in Gainsborough destroyed three houses.