Fire service air fryer cleaning warning following Bournemouth fire

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning to people who want to clean their air fryers following a property fire in Bournemouth on Saturday 15 February.

Multiple appliances were mobilised after the activation of the fire alarms caused by the appliance catching alight. On arrival, the crews discovered there had been a fire in a kitchen on the first floor of the building which had already been extinguished by the activation of the sprinkler system.

Safe & Well manager Sarah Moore said “We understand the cause of the fire was from an air fryer. The occupier had previously cleaned the appliance after seeing a cleaning hack on TikTok which resulted in the appliance sparking and catching alight.

“Air fryers are a great way to cook in an energy-efficient way but, like all appliances, care should be taken to use them safely. The manufacturer’s advice for cleaning and maintenance should always be followed to reduce the risk of a fire.”