Warning over clothes dryers after fire at Warrigal Community Village on NSW South Coast

Two people in a unit at Warrigal Community Village in Albion Park Rail, Shellharbour, 100km south of Sydney's CBD, where a clothes dryer caught fire, had to evacuate, along with six other people in adjoining units. 

Fire and Rescue NSW Illawarra duty commander Andy Barber said the destruction of the dryer meant it was difficult to pinpoint whether the blaze started in the lint filter or elsewhere. 

He said it was important that people maintained their clothes dryers and cleaned out the lint filter regularly as it was a common source of ignition. 

Fire and Rescue firefighters, assisted by colleagues from the NSW Rural Fire Service, contained the blaze to the one room. 

Inspector Barber also urged people to ensure they had working smoke alarms. People can contact their nearest fire station if they need their alarms checked or the batteries replaced. 

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