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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Liam Gilliver

Coroner urges 1.6 million tumble dryers to be pulled after blaze that killed father and daughter

A coroner has warned the tumble dryers may have 'wider product safety implications' - (Andrey Matveev via Unsplash)

A coroner has sounded the alarm on the safety of a popular tumble dryer, after a blaze killed a father and daughter.

On 8 June 2025, a fire broke out at 34 Russell Close, Heckmondwike in West Yorkshire. A neighbour became aware of smoke billowing from the house at about 6.06am.

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