BBC Breakfast presenter Emma Vardy has shared a startling personal story about a fire scare at her family home, revealing the incident occurred just the night before she went on air.
A Festive Safety Discussion Takes a Personal Turn
During the final BBC Breakfast programme before Christmas on Sunday, December 21, presenters Emma Vardy and Roger Johnson welcomed firefighter Ben Levy for a segment on seasonal hazards. Levy issued standard warnings about the dangers of cooking while drinking and keeping candles away from children and wrapping paper.
This prompted Vardy to candidly disclose a recent event in her own household. "I'll let you into a secret," she confessed to viewers. "We had a candle incident in my house last night."
The Details of the Domestic Fire Scare
Vardy explained that the event involved a decorative pinecone catching alight. She was quick to clarify the roles in the incident, stating it involved her two-year-old son, Jago Fionn, and her husband, Aaron Adams, whom she married in March 2022. With a touch of humour, she added, "and it wasn't my two-year-old's fault, I'll tell you that."
The presenter, who announced earlier this year that she is expecting her second child, used the anecdote to powerfully underscore the firefighter's public safety message. Her revelation highlighted how easily such hazards can occur, even in the homes of those aware of the risks.
A Joyful Personal Year Amidst the Scare
Vardy's disclosure came during a personally significant period. Earlier in the year, she announced her pregnancy on Instagram with a photo taken in the BBC Breakfast studio, showcasing her baby bump. Her caption expressed her family's excitement, noting that her son Jago was "going to become a brother."
The incident serves as a stark reminder during the festive period, a time when distractions are high and fire risks from candles, cooking, and Christmas decorations increase significantly. The segment aimed to encourage viewers to remain vigilant in their own homes.
BBC Breakfast airs daily from 6am on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
