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Energy type:
Electricity
Event summary:
A washing machine was suspected as a possible cause in a house fire. An investigation by Energy Safety, and a consequential audit of the appliance, found no compliance issues or evidence to attribute the machine due to the extent of the damage. The house was destroyed.
Accident ID:
160812-05
Accident date:
10 August 2016
Site:
Domestic
Environment:
Building
Voltage:
230
Equipment:
Washing Machines
Accident type:
Fire
Casualty:
Non-fatality
Injury:
No injury
Property damage level:
Extended to the site
Outcome of investigation:
A house fire was suspected to have been caused by a washing machine left unattended. Due to the extent of the damage it was not possible to determine the cause.
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