Fire involving a patio heater

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.