Air fryer warning after appliance makes ‘unusual crackling sound’ before bursting into flames and destroying kitchen
AN URGENT air fryer warning has been issued after one made an “unusual crackling sound” and burst into flames.
The faulty appliance sparked a nasty fire which destroyed a family’s kitchen in Dorset on Monday evening.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called out when the owner raised the alarm after hearing “an unusual crackling”.
While they fled the property in time, the blaze caused “extensive damage to the kitchen” and “smoke damage”.
The fire service have since warned air fryer owners to act with caution if they “hear crackling, smell smoke or see sparking”.
A spokesperson said: “On Monday evening we attended a fire involving an air fryer.
“The owner noticed an unusual crackling sound coming from their air fryer so removed the food thinking this may be the cause but when the noises continued, quickly raised the alarm and called 999 for help.
“By the time the crew had arrived, there was a fully developed fire in the kitchen involving the air fryer.
“Thankfully, the occupier left the property as soon as instructed to by our Fire Control staff and was uninjured, however, there was extensive damage to the kitchen and smoke damage to the property.
“If you have an air fryer, or are new to owning an air fryer, follow the instructions fully. If you hear crackling, smell smoke or see sparking, unplug immediately if safe to do so, get out, stay out and call 999.”