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Candle Danger: House Gutted on Christmas Day
21 Jan
Summary
- A Cinderford house fire on Christmas Day was suspected to be from a tea light.
- A closed door prevented a Cinderford house fire from destroying an entire room.
- Community support raised over £4,000 for the Cinderford family after the fire.
A Cinderford woman is warning others about candle safety after a house fire on Christmas Day destroyed her home. Jo Barnes believes a tea light ignited combustible materials, leading to the devastating blaze.
The fire service indicated that combustible materials near a heat source caused the fire. Barnes suspects her cat may have knocked over a lit tea light from her mantlepiece. The family dog, Teddy, tragically perished.
Remarkably, one room remained largely undamaged because its door was kept closed, a crucial safety measure Barnes now emphasizes. The kitchen, dining room, and upstairs areas suffered substantial damage, with smoke affecting other contents.
Despite the loss, the local community provided immense support, raising over £4,000 and donating household items. Barnes expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming generosity shown by both known and unknown individuals.
