Light fitting catches alight

Minimal damage was caused to the home, but the light fitting was destroyed.

Crews isolated the power and inspected the roof space with a thermal imaging camera to make sure there were no hot spots or if fire had spread.

Firefighters advise the occupant have further inspections carried out by an electrician.

As part of its winter fire safety message firefighters suggest appropriate trade staff be employed to inspect items of concern before a fire can occur.