According to the United States Fire Administration, 2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated five deaths, 100 injuries, and $35,000,000 in property loss. Failure to clean the dryer is the leading cause – more than one out of every three – of home clothes dryer fires.
At the April 5th Mayor & Council meeting, First Ward Councilwoman Jayme Negron asked about a recent home fire which she hard started due to dryer lint. She brought up her concerns during the Roselle Park Fire Department (RPFD) monthly report at the municipal meeting. Although nothing has been determined yet as to the cause of the most recent house fire in the borough and that was stated by Fire Chief Joseph Signorello Jr., it did start a conversation about dryer safety.
"They're one of the biggest causes of fires in the United States," said Fire Chief Signorello.
"Some of the new ones are modern," stated Fire Chief Signorello.
The borough clerk's office can be reached by calling (908) 245-6222.