Urgent’plug it out’ alert over electricblankets during winter as shock pic shows mattress in ASHES after horror blaze [Video]

A MAJOR warning has been issued to those who use an electric blanket to keep warm during the winter.

The items are a popular way to stay cosy in cold weather, but Dublin Fire Brigade have warned that they could be a fire hazard.

Electric blankets have been on the rise in recent years, with more and more shops reporting people buying them during the winter.

The handy bedroom staple is ideal for keeping warm when the weather gets cold and can be a lot cheaper than central heating.

But Dublin Fire Brigade issued an urgent reminder to people to plug out the gadget’s before you go to sleep.

They took to social media to share a terrifying picture of a mattress in ashes.

Posting on X, formerly Twitter, they shared the image showing a scorched …