We’ve had it grilled into us since we were kids to never leave the house when the oven is on… pardon the pun. But as for the washing machine? Well, we’re forever putting loads of laundry on and then ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- The Madison Fire Department (MFD) attributes a Thursday afternoon fire to a washing machine motor, but it was "caught quickly" after a smoke detector alerted the resident. MFD ...

A fire caused by a washing machine in Poole has prompted a safety advice from the fire service with residents urged not to leave appliances running unattended or overnight.