Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Pendeen Close, Threemilestone at 03/05/2010 11:05

Two fire appliances from Truro attended a kitchen fire in a bungalow. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hosereel to extinguish the fire and a positive pressure ventilation fan to clear the smoke.

General Fire Safety Advice:
Follow these simple tips below, to stay safe!

Make your kitchen safe

The cooker Keep electrical leads from trailing over or going near the cooker
Don't hang tea-towels or cloths on or over the cooker and don't put oven gloves down on the cooker after you've used them
Keep the oven, hob and grill clean as a build-up of fat and bits of food can start a fire
Don't leave pans on the hob when you're not around - take them off the heat if you have to leave the kitchen (even if you think it will only be for a moment, while you answer the door or phone)

Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=7280