An electric blanket is very useful especially on these extremely cold nights, but they can also pose a potential risk if they are left plugged in and over heat.
That warning was echoed by The Dublin Fire Brigade this afternoon after they posted these pictures from a fire in Esker in Dublin earlier highlighting the dangerous of leaving your electric blanket left on for a extended amount of time.
Thankfully, there were no injuries to anyone, but the photos below will make for a stark warning to everyone.
