Overview

• On June 9, a neighbour raised the alarm when flames broke out at Bennett’s home while she was at work.
• Shropshire Fire and Rescue crews rescued her two French bulldogs and a cockapoo from smoke-filled rooms.
• Fire damaged every room except the kitchen, leaving the property uninhabitable.
• All smoke-covered belongings require specialist cleaning and Bennett anticipates thousands of pounds in replacement costs.
• Bennett cautions that dust buildup inside appliances can ignite fires even after power is cut.