A Gainsborough family finds themselves in a precarious situation following a fire that could have been caused by an exploding e-cigarette, which razed their home on Grey Street. The fire occurred on Friday afternoon, rapidly extending to three nearby homes. Sheila Simmons, among those impacted by the disaster, communicated her anguish over losing her residence and belongings.
Sheila and her relatives are temporarily residing in a Travelodge, uncertain about their future plans. ‘Our abode is entirely devastated, everything has crumbled down—essentially, all the families have faced total loss’, she revealed. Despite the havoc, Mrs Simmons commended the local community’s helpfulness, remarking on how her neighbours have supplied outfits and essential items to support them through this challenging period.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service has verified that three of the houses are now uninhabitable, though, fortunately, there were no casualties. An inquiry is in motion to ascertain the precise reason for the e-cigarette explosion. Meanwhile, Helen Tooley from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue has urged locals to utilise appropriate chargers for their electronic gadgets, and to confirm they are disconnected when left unused.
This report was revamped by The Lincoln Post from the initial coverage offered by www.bbc.com.
