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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — An electrical appliance such as a TV, heater, or charger is smoking or on fire.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Unplug if safe. If not, get out. No water. Call 101 outside.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke, melting plastic smell, or visible flames from device.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Popping sounds or device becoming extremely hot.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Charger or cord charred at the plug end.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Appliance fires often start from overheating, faulty wiring, or lithium battery failure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke from burning plastic and electronics is toxic.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pull the plug from the wall — grab the plug, not the cord, if dry.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If flames are on the device and plug is unreachable, leave the room.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Alert others nearby to stay away from the appliance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If fire stops after unplugging and is small, monitor from a distance with an extinguisher ready.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Disconnect power if safe. Do not attempt to open or repair a burning appliance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 if fire persists after unplugging or smoke fills the room.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report the appliance type — heater, inverter battery, etc.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if anyone inhaled heavy smoke.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use water on a plugged-in or battery-powered device.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT open a smoking appliance to look inside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT cover a lithium battery fire tightly — ventilation may be needed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smothering a TV or heater fire with a wet towel is safe
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wet materials conduct electricity. Unplug if safe or evacuate. Use a dry fire blanket only if trained and power is off.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Mixed chemicals
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bleach and acid, bleach and ammonia, or other cleaners were mixed and fumes are rising.
CO alarm
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Your carbon monoxide detector is beeping or alarming.
CO poisoning
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — People show signs of carbon monoxide poisoning from heater, generator, or enclosed fire.
Child electrical shock
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child has touched an electrical socket, bitten a cord, or pulled a live plug.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If smoke continues or flames return — evacuate and call 101.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ventilate only after confirming power is off and fire is out.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not use the appliance or outlet again until inspected.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Persistent smoke or re-ignition needs fire service response.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Medical care for smoke inhalation or burns.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electrocution from wet contact with live appliance.