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Firefighters are warning people to be vigilant when using tumbler dryers after a blaze broke out.

Three fire engines were called to a house on Rydal Close in Tyldesley at 1pm on Wednesday after a woman returned home and found the appliance alight in her garage.

They worked to bring the fire under control, but the tumble dryer and a boiler were destroyed, while the gas and electricity supplies were also affected.

A fault with the tumble dryer is believed to have started the fire.

A fire service spokesman urged people to only use a tumble dryer when they are at home during the day, rather than at night or when they are out of the house, in case a fire starts.

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Safety warning after tumble dryer fire breaks out