Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Tregolls Road, Truro at 29/07/2003 10:00

A neighbour called the brigade to a report of a smoke alarm actuating in a house. On arrival the 2 appliances from Truro found that there had been a pan on fire which was now out. The crews ensured all was safe before leaving.

Kitchen Fire Safety Advice
The most important point about cooking is to avoid being distracted. Most kitchen fires occur when people leave things unattended.
• If you're called away from the cooker - by the phone, say, or by someone at the door - take pans off the heat. It's the easiest thing in the world to forget about them.
• Don't let yourself be distracted while cooking.
• Don't cook if you're affected by alcohol or prescription drugs.
• Turn saucepan handles so they don't stick out (and aren't over another ring).
• Keep the oven door shut.
• Don't put oven gloves or tea towels down on the cooker after you've used them.
• Always clean the grill pan after using it.

Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire/fsafety/fs01w.htm