Warning after extension lead fire

North Wales firefighters have warned of the dangers of "unsuitable" extension leads after a home-made device sparked a garage fire near Wrexham.

A crew was called to Stryt Las, Rhosllanerchrugog at 1200 BST.

It is thought to have been caused by a short circuit in a home-made extension lead connected to the freezer.

Andy Robb, Fire Safety Enforcement Officer for Wrexham, urged people "never to attempt to create homemade solutions to any electrical problems".

Nobody was hurt in the blaze.

'Qualified electrician'

Mr Robb added: "This is the latest in a spate of fires involving electrical appliances.

"We would urge residents never to attempt to create homemade solutions to any electrical problems.

"If you are going to use an extension lead, it should display the British Kite Standard Mark or an EN number and carry the correct fuseage.

"Also, all older electrical items in your home should be checked over by a qualified electrician to ensure that they are in good working order."

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