West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is urging all residents to take extra care with electrical items this winter after a plug sparked an emergency incident.

The incident occurred at a residential property in Crawley when the resident heard a loud bang coming from a plug socket. Upon inspection, they found adapter and connected plugs had become blackened.

Fire crews assesed the situation and ensured the property was safe. Fortunately, no fire had broken out as a result

For further guidance on electrical safety in the home can be found on the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service website.