Fire in Salford University 'involved tumble dryer', say Fire Service

The fire involved a tumble dryer (left). Firefighters attended the scene (right). Image Credit: Unknown, Shock News

A fire that caused the Delany 1 building of Peel Park Campus, Salford University involved a tumble dryer, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said.

"At around 7.10pm today (19 January) six fire engines from across Greater Manchester attended a building fire involving a tumble dryer in a communal laundry room at a high-rise building on University Road, Salford", a spokesperson for GMFRS said.

“Crews wearing breathing apparatus arrived quickly and are using a gas monitor and two hose reels to extinguish the fire. Firefighters remain in attendance at this time.”

Firefighters seen inside the Peel Park Quarter reception

A source told Shock News that laundry was later recovered from the room in which the fire took place.

Smoke could still be smelt from some of the surrounding rooms in the early hours of the next morning.

The tumble dryer involved in the fire. Image Credit: Shock News

Fire safety advice

• Do not overload plug sockets - keep an eye out for any scorching or burn marks, including checking any visible electrical wires

• Do not leave appliances unattended – do not turn the tumble dryer on before you leave the house or go to bed.

• Keep your dryer well ventilated, make sure the vent pipe is kink free and not blocked or crushed in any way

• Always clean out the filter after using your tumble dryer

• Always allow each drying programme, including the 'cool down cycle', to complete fully before emptying the machine

• Do not ignore the warning signs – if you can smell burning or clothes feel hotter at the end of the cycle, stop using your appliance and have it checked out by a professional

Firefighters at the scene. Image Credit: Shock News

"Just a quick update to let you know that the laundry room at Site C is currently out of action due to smoke damage to one of the dryers," the Accommodation Team from Campus Living Villages - who run Salford Student Village - said in a statement.

"We expect the repair work to take around five days to complete.

"In the meantime, the laundry room at Site A is fully operational and available for use.

"We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause. These works are necessary to make sure the building remains safe and compliant and unfortunately can’t be avoided.

"Thank you for your understanding and for cooperation during the evacuation last night."

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Reporting from Alfie Garner, Elliot Hartley, Oliver Sykes, Sophie Milligan, Isla Mackay