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Energy type:
LPG
Event summary:
Energy Safety was advised of a fire involving a patio heater by the New Zealand Fire Service.
Accident ID:
160103-01
Accident date:
2 January 2016
Site:
Domestic
Environment:
Building
Voltage:
N/A
Equipment:
Patio Heater
Accident type:
Fire and explosion
Casualty:
Non-fatality
Injury:
No injury
Property damage level:
No property damage
Outcome of investigation:
Energy Safety has tried to contact the owner of the appliance to get the appliance in for testing. The owner has not responded to calls so the event has been closed due to lack of information.
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