Brits warned of six dangerous and common fan mistakes as summer finally returns with sizzling temperatures next week [Video]

WARM summer weather is finally here with and temperatures could rise to 30C as early as next week.

Naturally, people will be digging out their fans to keep cool in the heat – but experts have warned about several common dangers to be mindful of.

In extreme cases, it could even result in a devastating fire.

Here are six common mistakes identified by safety charity Electrical Safety First.

A fan overnight might help you keep cool but it’s risky business.

Electrical Safety First’s expert Giuseppe Capanna warns you won’t have any idea if there’s an electrical fault while you sleep, which could lead to a fire.

Of course, most modern electric fans are safe to leave on for hours at a time and pose little to no threat.

Some also have timers – so you should consider using that to at least limit your fan from working away all through …