A Weston mum says trying to get out of a smoke-filled house was 'absolutely terrifying'.

Lou Eddings volunteered for the challenge at a property on the Bourneville Estate this morning - in an Avon Fire and Rescue exercise to show the importance of pre-planning your escape route and keeping it clear, in the event of a real blaze.

She's told us she's already made changes at her family's own home:

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