With the cold temperatures showing no sign of abating and forecasts ... But an expert has sounded a warning over the blankets which can be a fire risk and he has advised to switch them off while ...

Blankets are prone to wear and tear after years of folding and storage which can leave them damaged and increase the risk of fire. It is important to regularly inspect your blanket for scorch ...

Fires caused by electric blankets increased by 38% last year, according to new research by Electrical Safety First. A home was left billowing with smoke after a halogen heater caught fire last ...

Surrey Fire and Rescue service ... is asking anyone who uses a blanket regularly to take it to an inspection event, to ensure the device is working properly. The warning follows a previous event ...

Article continues below The London Fire Brigade has issued a stark warning about the safety of electric blankets, whether they're the kind you slip under your sheets to warm up the bed or the sort ...

Fire chiefs have issued a stark warning about the use of electric blankets as the winter chill sets in. As Britain prepares for the deep freeze, people cosying up in bed could become human torches ...