Caravanners have been reminded of the importance of fire safety after a man in his eighties died in a motor home fire.
The Yellow Advertiser reported that firefighters were called to an isolated area of Buckwyns Chase in Billericay last week.
By the time they arrived on the scene, the fire had completely destroyed the caravan and crews were only able to damp down the remains.
Fire chiefs have been unable to determine the exact cause of the blaze, due to the extent of the damage. However, they do not believe it was an arson attack.
Following the incident, station officer Martin Trevillion issued a warning to caravanners about the dangers of poor fire safety.
“Caravans hold the same dangers as any homes and need exactly the same care over safety,” he remarked.
“Smoke alarms should be installed and tested regularly. All wiring and electrical systems should also be checked regularly.”
He added: “All caravans should be equipped with fire extinguishers and fire blankets.”
