Washing machine was suspected as a possible cause in a house fire

Energy type:

Electricity

Event summary:

A washing machine was suspected as a possible cause in a house fire. An investigation by Energy Safety, and a consequential audit of the appliance, found no compliance issues or evidence to attribute the machine due to the extent of the damage. The house was destroyed.

Accident ID:

160812-05

Accident date:

10 August 2016

Site:

Domestic

Environment:

Building

Voltage:

230

Equipment:

Washing Machines

Accident type:

Fire

Casualty:

Non-fatality

Injury:

No injury

Property damage level:

Extended to the site

Outcome of investigation:

A house fire was suspected to have been caused by a washing machine left unattended. Due to the extent of the damage it was not possible to determine the cause.