Fire experts warn people not to use tealights and terracotta pots as makeshift heaters
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze could have been much worseFirefighters have warned people not to follow a TikTok trend for building makeshift heaters from tealights and pots following a flat fire.
About 50 people had to be evacuated from their homes when the blaze broke out at Prosperity House in Gower Street, Derby but nobody was injured.The fire service said it strongly discouraged the money-saving "hack".Content creators have claimed the homemade devices are a cheap way to heat homes.
Station manager Barclay Masterson said: "Although these hacks may look like a good way to save money on heating bills, they are very dangerous and we would urge people not to follow the videos posted online. "Luckily, in this instance, the occupiers witnessed the failure of the homemade device and evacuated the flat safely before calling 999 - but it could have been very different, and I would therefore like to remind everyone of the dangers that DIY heaters pose.
"Candles and tealights increase the risk of fire in your home and should not be used for anything other than their intended purpose."About 50 people had to be evacuated from neighbouring properties
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