Firefighters have issued a warning after a viral TikTok trend of building DIY heaters from tealights and pots was blamed for causing a devastating flat fire. The money-saving 'hack' which involves using tea lights to heat up terracotta plant pots has been sweeping social media as people look for cheaper ways to heat homes.
But fire chiefs have now blasted the 'dangerous' trend after 50 people were evacuated from a blaze. Three crews were called to attend the fire at 7.25pm to the fourth floor property while the owner was out.
An investigation has found the fire was caused by the failure of a makeshift heater, which used tea lights to heat up terracotta pots. Content creators have been posting instructional videos on the popular social media app claiming they are a cheap way to heat homes.
