Exploding deodorant can leaves pregnant mum needing treatment
Firefighters are warning people after an incident in Tyldesley.
Firefighters are urging people to be careful what objects they leave on top of heaters after a deodorant can exploded and blew the windows out of a house in Tyldesley.
A crew from Atherton were sent to Cumberland Avenue at about 17:30 yesterday (Wednesday 13th January 2016).
Firefighters thought they were dealing with a gas explosion when they saw the window of the living room in the front garden.
A 29-year-old woman and a one-year-old baby were taken to hospital but escaped the blast without serious injuries.
Watch Manager Dave Holden, who was in charge of incident, said: “Thankfully the woman and child were sat in the corner of the room and avoided the full force of the explosion.
“The deodorant can was no bigger than a highlighter pen, but it caused a big bang. The best way to avoid this is to never leave anything flammable on or near to heaters, wood burning stoves or open fires.
“The family who live in this house were incredibly lucky – that tiny can caused a lot of damage, but it could have been far worse.
For more information about how to stay warm safely this winter or to book a free Safe and Well check visit www.manchesterfire.gov.uk or call 0800 555 815./