Laptop left charging sets fire to bed in Birmingham
A laptop which was left charging set fire to a bed in Birmingham.
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Two fire crews were called to the first floor flat in Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, on Saturday afternoon.
The occupier got out of the property with no injuries, a spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said.
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Billesley Fire Station tweeted saying: "Green and Orange Watch respond to a flat fire in Kings Heath, caused by a laptop being charged on the bed.
"Quick and assertive actions contained the fire.
"Ensure good airflow to electric appliances and don't leave them charging overnight."