Scottish Fire and Rescue

Jeffrey, from Motherwell Police Office, said: “An electrical fault was the cause of the fire.

“There will be no further police involvement.”

Over the past five years, fire crews throughout Scotland have been called to more than 3,840 house fires where an electrical appliance was the source of ignition.

Nearly 1,800 of the fires were sparked by wiring, cabling and plugs.

Firefighters are clear people need to switch off and unplug such appliances as part of their night- time routine and whenever they leave the house.

A Scottish Fire and

Firefighters extinguished the fire using powerful water jets. One casualty was assessed on the scene by paramedics

Rescue spokesperson said: “The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called at 5.41pm on Wednesday, May 10, to reports of a fire at a property in Wishaw.

“Three fire appliances were mobilised to the incident at Northmuir Drive.

“Firefighters extinguished the fire using powerful water jets.

“One casualty was assessed on the scene by paramedics.

“Crews left after ensur ing the area was made safe. A fire investigation has now taken place to establish the circumstances of the incident.”