As shoppers take advantage of deals on Black Friday, the fire service has issued a warning over electrical fires.

Many people will be taking of the pre-Christmas sale that will see many retailers slash their prices to encourage people to buy Christmas presents.

Over the weekend goods will be at cut prices and the fire service has issued a warning over electrical appliances with faulty the goods the cause of thousands of house fires up and down the country. 

A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "In the UK, some 7,000 house fires are caused by faulty electrical appliances every year.

"Ensure you’re buying from a reputable retailer and your electrical device has a British or European safety mark.

"If your Black Friday deal seems too good to be true, it probably is."