Firefighters have praised a “quick thinking” Powys resident after they used a fire blanket to put out a fire at their home, in a move that possibly saved the property from burning down.

Presteigne Fire Station reported on Wednesday evening, October 30, that they had attended a domestic fire at a property in the local area, where a fire blanket was used, and which helped confine the fire to the kitchen area.

This fire blanket possibly saved a property from burning.This fire blanket possibly saved a property from burning. (Image: Presteigne Fire Station/MAWWFRS)

“17P1, along with Knighton Fire Station, have just returned from a reported domestic fire in the local area,” Presteigne Fire Station posted on social media just after 8pm on Wednesday.

“Fortunately the quick thinking occupier used a fire blanket and prevented the incident escalating and confined the fire to the hob in the kitchen possibly saving the property.


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“The occupier gave us permission to share a photo to show how effective the fire blanket was.

“Please remember to only use a fire blanket if safe to do so though and not to put yourself at risk.”