Burning Electrical socket or
appliance

(EXCLUDING TV OR COMPUTER)

Step 1
           

Switch off the electricity at
the main fuse box.

Step 2
           

Extinguish the fire with
water or fire extinguisher (ensuring it is suitable for
                       
this purpose).

Burning TV or Computer

Step 1
           

Switch off at the main fuse
box or take out the plug .

Step 2
           

Smother the fire with a
blanket, rug or preferably a fire blanket if one is to
          hand.

Smell of burning, or sparks, from an
appliance

Step 1
           

If the item in question has a
plug, turn off the socket switch and pull out the plug.

If the item is a fixed appliance (no plug), turn off the main switch at the fuse
box BEFORE  turning off the switch on the appliance.

Step 2
           

Get the item checked by a
qualified electrician.

Smell of burning, or sparks, from a
socket or plug

Step 1
           

Turn off the main switch at
the fuse box.

Step 2         
   

If it is the plug which is hot, carefully remove it from the socket. 
The electricity can now be turned back on.

Step 3
           

Check the plug’s connections,
fuse contacts and flex for damage.  Renew or replace as necessary.

Step 4
           

If it is the socket which is
hot, remove the relevant circuit fuse from the main fuse box.  The power can now be turned back on.

Step 5
          Call a qualified electrician to
examine the socket.

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