ALERT: Firefighters issue warning over common extension reel mistake after battling blaze

A photo of a burnt extension reel which went up in flames because it was not fully unwound has been shared by the fire service.

PHOTO: Dublin Fire Brigade Facebook page

The photo taken by Dublin Fire Brigade is from a recent call-out to an Industrial unit fire on Friday last.

A DFB post on Facebook said: "#DidYouKnow When using an extension reel it is important to unwind it fully to prevent it from overheating and catching fire"