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At least the emergemcy fire action plan seems to have been robust enough with no injuries or fatalities.It goes to show how fires can easily start and spread due to faulty electrical equipment. Make sure you have regular Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) regulary.

From: Fire Industry Association.


Residents were evacuated from a nursing home in a village in Oxfordshire on Saturday (June 25th), after a fire broke out in the establishment.
Old Prebendal House care home, located in Shipton-under-Wychwood, went up in flames shortly before 5am, when Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene, reports the Oxford Mail.
The firefighters had to use breathing equipment to battle the blaze - apparently caused by a broken extractor fan - in the smoke-logged rooms.
Steve Holland, the incident commander and watch manager, praised the work of the firefighters.
"Fire crews acted swiftly and were able to prevent the fire developing, with damage being restricted to a bathroom and lounge," he said.
"This incident again highlights the dangers of fire and the importance of having working smoke alarms."
A suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment must be conducted on all sleeping accommodation in Scotland, under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 Part 3.
If the fire risk assessment is not carried out to a suitable extent, the Duty Holder can face two years in prison or an unlimited fine.