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House fire caused by toy left on Rugeley cooker top

A toy left on a hot plate was the cause of a house fire in Rugeley.

Published Jan 15, 2014

Crews rushed to the premises, in Fernwood Drive, Springfields, after neighbours heard the smoke alarm at about 6.30pm yesterday.

When crews arrived at the scene no-one was at the home.

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