This Washing Machine Was The Cause Of A House Fire In Dublin Last Night

A washing machine caught fire in a Donaghmede home around 3am last night. 

Dublin Fire Brigade rushed to the scene to tackle the blaze and rescued two occupants by ladder.

The pair were later taken to the hospital as a precaution.

2 people rescued by ladder after a utility room fire in Donaghmede. A smoke alarm alerted the family & gave them the time to escape #Dublin pic.twitter.com/Qs4QseABP6

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) February 19, 2017

It's not yet clear how the washing machine went up in flames.

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