Electrical emergency help!?

Question

i was cleaning my bathroom when i realised i got water in the light switch, It was smoking so i tried to turn it off but it sparked and burnt my hand. i threw a boot at it but even though the light switch moved down the light did not go off. It is still smoking. I need someone to tell me what i should do as my mum is out and i cant get hold of her. I dont want to take drastic action as to call 999 or anything...but im scared someone is going to get electricuted please help.

Answer 1

The problem is what  what you threw at it.  The proper thing to do would have been to throw either a flip flop or a boiled carrot.  Next time have these things on hand.

Answer 2

Go to the main breaker box (or fuse box if you don't have breakers). Look for a 15 or 20 amp breaker (or fuse). Switch the breaker "off" and see if the light in the Bath goes off (in the case of a fuse, unscrew the fuse). If the light goes off, leave that particular breaker or fuse "off". If you switch a breaker off (or unscrew a fuse) and the light doesn't go off, switch it back "on" until you locate the particular breaker or fuse which controls the power to that particular fixture.

Answer 3

It should be through smoking by now, just don't touch it, it should be fine as soon as it dries.

**JD

Answer 4

KIll the main breaker Now !