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How the Island's fire service is helping people living with hoarding disorder
Manx Newscast
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 - 12 minutes
The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service is issuing a message to people living with hoarding disorder to let them know that help is at hand.
Hoarding, a recognised mental health condition which is often linked to stressful or traumatic events in people's lives, can lead to large amounts of clutter building up within a property.
Not only can this pose a risk of fire but it can restrict the resident's escape route and make it more difficult for firefighters responding in an emergency.
David Craine is a Sub Officer in the Fire Prevention and Protection Department and has seen cases on the Island where the hoarding is severe.
He's been speaking to Lewis Foster.
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