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Firefighters have sounded the alarm after a tumble dryer went up in flames injuring two people. The duo were treated for shock and smoke inhalation after the appliance caught alight and set fire to a garage in Romney Marsh. Firefighters were alerted to Lade Fort Crescent, Lydd-on-Sea, Romney Marsh, at about 7.50pm as the flames took hold. A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: “It’s believed the fire started accidentally when a tumble dryer caught alight, possibly due to a fault. “People are reminded to check white goods are in good working order before use, follow manufacturer’s g…

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