Laptop left charging sets fire to bed in Birmingham

Two fire crews were called to the first floor flat in Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, on Saturday afternoon.

The occupier got out of the property with no injuries, a spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said.

Billesley Fire Station tweeted saying: "Green and Orange Watch respond to a flat fire in Kings Heath, caused by a laptop being charged on the bed.

"Quick and assertive actions contained the fire.

"Ensure good airflow to electric appliances and don't leave them charging overnight."