Dryer Fire News

WKOW - 2019-10-02

JANESVILLE (WKOW) — Firefighters say a fire that started in a clothes dryer caused about $35,000 in damage to a home in Janesville. ...read more

Santa Barbara Edhat - 2019-09-30

At 6:53 a.m. crews arrived at 7944 Rio Vista and discovered smoke and fire coming from the garage originating from the dryer. Firefighters ... ...read more

FireEngineering.com - 2019-09-30

Two pets were killed in a house fire sparked by a dryer fire, reports WSAZ 3. Officials say they were able to contain the fire to the dryer area, ... ...read more

WFMYNews2.com - 2019-09-30

BURLINGTON, N.C. — The Burlington Fire Department is warning the public of the importance of cleaning out dryer lint filters and more after a ... ...read more

NW Evening Mail - 2019-09-30

A FIRE chief has emphasised the importance of smoke alarms after emergency services were called to a blaze at a house in Barrow. ...read more

Herald-Mail Media - 2019-09-24

The Hagerstown Fire Marshal's Office said it is investigating what appears to be an accidental dryer fire that started Monday morning at the ... ...read more

C&G Newspapers - 2019-09-23

Despite the number of dryer-related fire incidents dropping from approximately 24,000 in 1980 to approximately 15,000 in 2014, Farmington ... ...read more

WXYZ - 2019-09-23

“Setting the lint ball on fire is a symbol of the prevalence of dryer vent fires. Our mission is to create something big that brings awareness to this ... ...read more

HOI ABC - 2019-09-23

An apartment complex in Peoria was evacuated Wednesday night after a fire started in the laundry room. It was about 9:00 p.m. when ... ...read more

Detroit Free Press - 2019-09-20

Dryer Vent Wizard said it's already got more than 1,000 pounds of lint. ... "Setting the lint ball on fire is a symbol of the prevalence of dryer vent ... ...read more

FOX 2 Detroit - 2019-09-20

To commemorate fire prevention month, the Farmington Hills Fire Department helped a local dryer vent maintenance service create the largest ... ...read more

MLive.com - 2019-09-18

The prospective new record holders plan to celebrate by setting the lint on fire, according to a news release from Farmington Hills-based Dryer ... ...read more

Peoria Journal Star - 2019-09-17

PEORIA — For the second time in less than a week, Peoria firefighters reported to the site of a clothes-dryer blaze. This one Monday morning at ... ...read more

Newsbug.info - 2019-09-17

A clothes dryer fire in Stockland caused a lot of smoke damage. Fire chief Dave Morgeson said about noon Monday the department got the fire ... ...read more

Mix 95.7FM - Today's Variety - 2019-09-17

What do you do when you've got a 1,000 pound ball of lint? Set it on fire, apparently. Dryer Vent Wizard has been gathering lint from their 95 ... ...read more

Norfolk Daily News - 2019-09-16

The fire broke out sometime after Daniel fell asleep around 11 p.m. Friday, ... Marshal's Office said the accidental fire was due to a clothes dryer. ...read more

week.com - 2019-09-13

An apartment complex in Peoria was evacuated Wednesday night after a fire started in the laundry room. It was about 9:00 p.m. when ... ...read more

Washington Post - 2019-09-12

Dear Readers: Dryer fires? They are a real possibility. Here are some hints to help avoid a fire: ○ Inspect the outside exhaust vent two to three ... ...read more

Cape Cod Times - 2019-09-12

SANDWICH — A dryer is believed to be the cause of a two-alarm fire at a residence in East Sandwich, according to the fiire department. At 1:21 ... ...read more

LancsLive - 2019-09-11

Ted, from Crawshawbooth, said his voice 'faded away' soon after inhaling smoke in a dramatic tumble dryer fire at his home in April. ...read more

Yahoo News - 2019-09-11

A Henderson family says that a dryer started a fire in their home and they could have lost everything. Tricia Kean reporting. Start the ... ...read more

WWLP.com - 2019-09-11

The grant will allow them to hire four new firefighters and purchase a protective gear dryer. The fire department said this dryer is an important ... ...read more

Cleveland 19 News - 2019-09-10

“It's not the missing sock in the dryer that's creating the fire, 9 times out of ten it's going to be the lint accumulation,” said T.J. Martin, Parma Fire ... ...read more

Cleveland 19 News - 2019-09-09

“A lot of people don't realize if the dryer gets too hot it can set that lint on fire and cause the whole house to burn down,” said Rick Schaffer, with ... ...read more

Cleveland 19 News - 2019-09-09

Tonight, 19 News goes inside a home previously damaged by a dryer fire and shows you easy steps you can do to protect your home and ... ...read more

Cleveland 19 News - 2019-09-09

He folds them and puts one more load into the dryer," explained ... “Dryer fire, unfortunately, is pretty much a lot of our response," Martin said. ...read more

TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press - 2019-09-04

Augsburg University is suing its dining service vendor over a 2017 fire that reportedly started when an employee placed oily rags in a dryer. ...read more

Zanesville Times Recorder - 2019-09-03

SOUTH ZANESVILLE - A dryer is to blame for a fire in South Zanesville Wednesday night that displaced a family. According to South Zanesville ... ...read more

Christian County Headliner News - 2019-09-03

Dryer lint caused the fire that burned down a beloved pastry shop and restaurant in Nixa. The Nixa Fire Protection District announced Aug. ...read more

Daily Californian - 2019-09-03

Berkeley Fire Department, or BFD, responded to reports of a fire at a building on Warring Street early this morning, according to BFD ... ...read more

Quad-Cities Online - 2019-08-26

Be honest: Do you clean your clothes dryer's lint screen after every load ... in most cases, “it's usually the lint that catches on fire in a dryer fire.”. ...read more

WEAR - 2019-08-22

The U.S. Fire Administration warns homeowners, clothes dryers cause about 2,900 home fires each year, causing $35 million in damages. ...read more

NorthEscambia.com - 2019-08-22

UPDATE: A clothes dryer may be to blame for a fire that destroyed a four-bay detached garage in Gonzalez Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters ... ...read more

fox5sandiego.com - 2019-08-21

CORONADO, Calif. -- A small family had to find temporary living arrangements after the dryer in their Coronado apartment caught fire Saturday ... ...read more

AccuWeather.com - 2019-08-21

Strong thunderstorms hit Dover, New Hampshire Monday afternoon, causing lightning strikes that may have sparked several fires in one apartment complex. ...read more

CapeCod.com News - 2019-08-21

Crews advanced a hose line into the basement to find the dryer on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished. Crews were on scene for 2 1/2 hours ... ...read more

Local 5 - weareiowa.com - 2019-08-21

DES MOINES — The Des Moines Fire Department responded to a house fire Friday morning in the 2400 block of southwest 9th street. ...read more

WeAreGreenBay.com - 2019-08-14

FOND DU LAC, Wis. – An apartment tenant in Fond Du Lac was rescued after his building's dryer started on fire. The incident happened at 3:34 ... ...read more

hyannisnews.com - 2019-08-14

WEST YARMOUTH – Occupants of a duplex needed to evacuate as firefighters responded to reports of fire on Wallis Drive early this morning. ...read more

The Mendocino Voice - 2019-08-14

The fire was determined to have started at an electric clothes dryer, and appears to have spread into the wall. Firefighters stayed for sometime, ... ...read more