Refuse workers called 999 after hearing a smoke alarm going off at a property in Dovercourt, Essex which is thought to have started by a charger overheating.

They potentially saved a woman's life as firefighters said the fire spread very quickly.

Bin men call 999 as house caught fire during morning round

A man in his 80s was rescued from a 'ferocious' bungalow fire after smoke alarms woke him up.

Man 'lucky to be alive' after fire rips through bungalow kitchen

Firefighters are urging Cumbria's households to fit smoke alarms on every floor.

How many smoke alarms are in your home?

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to check their smoke alarms as the New Year gets underway.

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Bin men call 999 as house caught fire during morning round

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How many smoke alarms are in your home?

New Year's resolution: Check your smoke alarm