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Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Warning as horror house fire sparked by every day household object left plugged in for 18 hours
A woman who has been left homeless after a horror house fire has issued a warning about the household appliance that sparked the flames after being plugged in for 18 hours. Tanya Bennett, 36, was told by firefighters her vacuum cleaner had set alight with her three dogs trapped upstairs whilst she was at work on Monday. Luckily, a neighbour raised the alarm and firefighters managed to rescue French Bulldogs Lewi and Monkey and her Cockapoo Luna from the burning building. Every room in the house other than the kitchen suffered fire damage with Ms Bennett estimating it will cost thousands to replace all of her furniture and redecorate. She had left her vacuum plugged in after cleaning the night before and then gone to work in the morning, leaving it plugged in for 18 hours in total before it ignited. Ms Bennett was still at work when the fire started and said her neighbour called to tell her about the blaze and informed her she had called the fire brigade. 'I'm absolutely devastated, helpless and in shock. I couldn't believe it when the firefighters said it was caused by the vacuum cleaner,' the marketing manager, from Telford, Shropshire, said. 'When I got home, the firefighters had only recovered one dog as he was in the kitchen which was the only room that wasn't damaged because the door was shut. Ms Bennett was still at work when the fire started and said her neighbour called to tell her about the blaze and informed her she had called the fire brigade 'The other two dogs were trapped upstairs by the smoke. It was heartbreaking. 'I was screaming and crying and they brought the dogs out one by one. They were black.' She described how all of her furniture and clothes are 'covered in soot' and her TV cabinet has 'melted'. 'Basically every single item in my house is covered by smoke. There's not one single item that is not. The whole house needs specialist cleaning and I can't go in without PPE,' she added. With the house completely uninhabitable, Ms Bennett is living in temporary accommodation and doesn't know when she'll be able to go home. Her dogs are now staying at her friend's house as she isn't allowed to keep them in her temporary accommodation. Ms Bennett said: 'I didn't think that a vacuum cleaner could even catch fire. How much damage it's caused is crazy. Apparently the dust particles inside are very combustible. 'Just turn everything off at the wall or unplug appliances. Even though the electrics tripped and cut off it didn't matter as the fire still continued once it had sparked.'
The Sun
11-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
I'm homeless after my VACUUM set on fire while I was at work – my whole house is destroyed, don't make my mistake
A WOMAN has been left devastated after her vacuum cleaner set fire and destroyed her home. Tanya Bennett was at work when the appliance set ablaze after she left it plugged in for 18 hours. 4 4 4 The 36-year-old's neighbour alerted her and the fire brigade to the casualty on Monday (9th June), where Tanya's three dogs were trapped inside. Every room in the house has been damaged, apart from the kitchen, leaving Tanya homeless and in temporary accommodation. Thankfully, Tanya's French Bulldogs, Lewi and Monkey, and Cockapoo, Luna, were rescued from the burning building. 'I'm absolutely devastated, helpless and in shock,' Tanya, from Telford, Shropshire, told NeedToKnow. 'I couldn't believe it when the firefighters said it was caused by the vacuum cleaner. 'I'm now homeless and my dogs have had to go to my friend's house as I can't keep them in my temporary accommodation. 'I'd left the vacuum cleaner plugged into the wall after cleaning the night before. 'I was at work and the neighbour called to say my house was on fire and she'd called the fire brigade. 'When I got home, the firefighters had only recovered one dog as he was in the kitchen which was the only room that wasn't damaged because the door was shut. 'The other two dogs were trapped upstairs by the smoke. 4 Dad and daughter, 9, die in house fire as sister, 11, fighting for life in hospital 'It was heartbreaking. I was screaming and crying and they brought the dogs out one by one. 'They were black.' The vacuum cleaner had been plugged in for 18 hours when it set on fire. The marketing manager estimates it will cost her thousands to replace all of her furniture and redecorate as the whole house was smoke-damaged. The 8 fire safety checks you should do in your home every night TO avoid a devastating fire in your home, there are some checks you should be conducting every night, according to Close inside doors at night to stop a fire from spreading Turn off and unplug electrical appliances unless they are designed to be left on – like your freezer. Check your cooker is turned off Don't run appliances such as washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers overnight Turn heaters off and put up fireguards Put candles and cigarettes out properly Make sure exits are kept clear Keep door and window keys where everyone can find them Tanya said: 'It's thick and black . All the furniture is covered in soot, the TV cabinet is melted and all of my drawers of clothes are covered in soot. 'Basically, every single item in my house is covered by smoke. 'There's not one single item that is not. 'I need to replace everything and it will cost thousands. 'The whole house needs specialist cleaning and I can't go in without PPE.' With the house now completely uninhabitable, Tanya is living in temporary accommodation and doesn't know when she'll be able to go home. Tanya added: 'I didn't think that a vacuum cleaner could even catch fire. How much damage it's caused is crazy. 'Apparently, the dust particles inside are very combustible." Tanya urged everyone to unplug the appliance to not risk any incidents. She added: 'Just turn everything off at the wall or unplug appliances. 'Even though the electrics tripped and cut off it didn't matter as the fire still continued once it had sparked.'
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
I'm homeless after my VACUUM set on fire while I was at work – my whole house is destroyed, don't make my mistake
A WOMAN has been left devastated after her vacuum cleaner set fire and destroyed her home. Tanya Bennett was at work when the appliance set ablaze after she left it plugged in for 18 hours. 4 Tanya Bennett's home was destroyed after a vacuum cleaner set alight while she was at work Credit: Jam Press 4 Tanya was notified by a neighbour that the fir head travelled through the house Credit: Jam Press 4 Her three dogs were trapped inside but luckily survived Credit: Jam Press The 36-year-old's neighbour alerted her and the fire brigade to the casualty on Monday (9th June), where Tanya's three dogs were trapped inside. Every room in the house has been damaged, apart from the kitchen, leaving Tanya homeless and in temporary accommodation. Thankfully, Tanya's French Bulldogs, Lewi and Monkey, and Cockapoo, Luna, were rescued from the burning building. 'I'm absolutely devastated, helpless and in shock,' Tanya, from Telford, Shropshire, told NeedToKnow. 'I couldn't believe it when the firefighters said it was caused by the vacuum cleaner. 'I'm now homeless and my dogs have had to go to my friend's house as I can't keep them in my temporary accommodation. 'I'd left the vacuum cleaner plugged into the wall after cleaning the night before. 'I was at work and the neighbour called to say my house was on fire and she'd called the fire brigade. 'When I got home, the firefighters had only recovered one dog as he was in the kitchen which was the only room that wasn't damaged because the door was shut. 'The other two dogs were trapped upstairs by the smoke. 4 The damage has left Tanya homeless and with thousands of pounds of damage to pay Credit: Jam Press Dad and daughter, 9, die in house fire as sister, 11, fighting for life in hospital 'It was heartbreaking. I was screaming and crying and they brought the dogs out one by one. 'They were black.' The vacuum cleaner had been plugged in for 18 hours when it set on fire. The marketing manager estimates it will cost her thousands to replace all of her furniture and redecorate as the whole house was smoke-damaged. The 8 fire safety checks you should do in your home every night TO avoid a devastating fire in your home, there are some checks you should be conducting every night, according to Close inside doors at night to stop a fire from spreading Turn off and unplug electrical appliances unless they are designed to be left on – like your freezer. Check your cooker is turned off Don't run appliances such as washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers overnight Turn heaters off and put up fireguards Put candles and cigarettes out properly Make sure exits are kept clear Keep door and window keys where everyone can find them Tanya said: 'It's thick and black . All the furniture is covered in soot, the TV cabinet is melted and all of my drawers of clothes are covered in soot. 'Basically, every single item in my house is covered by smoke. 'There's not one single item that is not. 'I need to replace everything and it will cost thousands. 'The whole house needs specialist cleaning and I can't go in without PPE.' With the house now completely uninhabitable, Tanya is living in temporary accommodation and doesn't know when she'll be able to go home. Tanya added: 'I didn't think that a vacuum cleaner could even catch fire. How much damage it's caused is crazy. 'Apparently, the dust particles inside are very combustible." Tanya urged everyone to unplug the appliance to not risk any incidents. She added: 'Just turn everything off at the wall or unplug appliances. 'Even though the electrics tripped and cut off it didn't matter as the fire still continued once it had sparked.' Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been approached for comment.
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
I'm homeless after my VACUUM set on fire while I was at work – my whole house is destroyed, don't make my mistake
A WOMAN has been left devastated after her vacuum cleaner set fire and destroyed her home. Tanya Bennett was at work when the appliance Advertisement 4 Tanya Bennett's home was destroyed after a vacuum cleaner set alight while she was at work Credit: Jam Press 4 Tanya was notified by a neighbour that the fir head travelled through the house Credit: Jam Press 4 Her three dogs were trapped inside but luckily survived Credit: Jam Press The 36-year-old's neighbour alerted her and the fire brigade to the casualty on Monday (9th June), where Tanya's three dogs were trapped inside. Every room in the house has been damaged, apart from the kitchen, leaving Tanya homeless and in temporary accommodation. Thankfully, Tanya's French Bulldogs, Lewi and Monkey, and Cockapoo, Luna, were rescued from the burning building. 'I'm absolutely devastated, helpless and in shock,' Tanya, from Telford, Shropshire, told NeedToKnow. Advertisement READ MORE REAL LIFE STORIES 'I couldn't believe it when the firefighters said it was caused by the vacuum cleaner. 'I'm now homeless and my dogs have had to go to my friend's house as I can't keep them in my temporary accommodation. 'I'd left the vacuum cleaner plugged into the wall after cleaning the night before. 'I was at work and the neighbour called to say my house was on fire and she'd called the fire brigade. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive 'When I got home, the firefighters had only recovered one dog as he was in the kitchen which was the only room that wasn't damaged because the door was shut. 'The other two dogs were trapped upstairs by the smoke. 4 The damage has left Tanya homeless and with thousands of pounds of damage to pay Credit: Jam Press Dad and daughter, 9, die in house fire as sister, 11, fighting for life in hospital 'It was heartbreaking. I was screaming and crying and they brought the dogs out one by one. Advertisement 'They were black.' The vacuum cleaner had been plugged in for 18 hours when it set on fire. The marketing manager estimates it will cost her thousands to replace all of her furniture and redecorate as the whole house was smoke-damaged. The 8 fire safety checks you should do in your home every night TO avoid a devastating fire in your home, there are some checks you should be conducting every night, according to Close inside doors at night to stop a fire from spreading Turn off and unplug electrical appliances unless they are designed to be left on – like your freezer. Check your cooker is turned off Don't run appliances such as washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers overnight Turn heaters off and put up fireguards Put candles and cigarettes out properly Make sure exits are kept clear Keep door and window keys where everyone can find them Tanya said: 'It's thick and black . All the furniture is covered in soot, the TV cabinet is melted and all of my drawers of clothes are covered in soot. Advertisement 'Basically, every single item in my house is covered by smoke. 'There's not one single item that is not. 'I need to replace everything and it will cost thousands. 'The whole house needs specialist cleaning and I can't go in without PPE.' Advertisement With the house now completely uninhabitable, Tanya is living in temporary accommodation and doesn't know when she'll be able to go home. Tanya added: 'I didn't think that a vacuum cleaner could even catch fire. How much damage it's caused is crazy. 'Apparently, the dust particles inside are very combustible." Tanya urged everyone to unplug the appliance to not risk any incidents. Advertisement She added: 'Just turn everything off at the wall or unplug appliances. 'Even though the electrics tripped and cut off it didn't matter as the fire still continued once it had sparked.' Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been approached for comment.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Doorbell camera captures man dragging dog down street in Fulton County
A Fulton County man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after a doorbell camera captured him dragging and slamming his dog to the ground. Clarence Earl Jones, 44, of Atlanta, was arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail on May 27. He's currently facing six counts of animal cruelty, according to jail records. The charges stem from reported incidents on March 25, May 13 and May 27. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Fulton County Police Department's Animal Services unit started investigating claims of animal abuse after receiving a tip from a concerned citizen, Channel 2's Michael Seiden reported. Investigators say they also received two pieces of video that showed the alleged abuse. 'A concerned citizen had video of Clarence Jones dragging a Cane Corso dog across the pavement by a leash and then picking the dog up and throwing it to the ground,' said Capt. Nicole Dwyer, who supervises the animal services division. 'During that investigation, we found an additional video of Clarence Jones punching a dog in the face multiple times with a closed fist and then body slamming the dog.' After reviewing the videos, police obtained a search warrant for Jones' home, where they discovered 23 dogs that were living in deplorable conditions. 'There was one room that had 17 French Bulldogs inside that were walking in their own feces, no food, and no water,' she added. Investigators also found two pregnant dogs and multiple puppies. They also searched the backyard, where they made another disturbing discovery. 'There were four Cane Corso adult dogs that were housed in makeshift kennels that were falling in on the dog with tattered tarps, no food, no water, walking in mud and their own feces,' she added. Dwyer said that Jones had been breeding the dogs at his home. Authorities rescued all 23 dogs from the home, and they're now being cared for by the county until they're ready for adoption. As of Wednesday evening, authorities were still working to locate the Cane Corso seen in the videos. 'If you do see something, call animal control or call 911 and report it,' Dwyer said. 'If you don't report it, then no one's ever going to know about it. A lot of our cases come from citizens who are calling in. We're very thankful that they do that.' [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
