Listen: how to protect your Essex home from fires

Essex has recently seen an increase of fires which have been caused by vapes and e-cigarettes. The fires from vapes or e-cigarettes could be down to how they’ve been recycled or how they’re being charged.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have got a guide to help us prevent fires caused by vapes and e-cigarettes and also other fire safety advice as well.

Aston spoke to Andrea MacAlister, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s temporary head of prevention.