Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Carnarthen Street, Camborne at 09/06/2010 17:11

Two fire appliances from Camborne attended a report of a cooker fire. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the property to find that the fire was already out.

The crews inspected to ensure the scene was safe and the smoke was cleared from the property.

General Fire Safety Advice:
Cook safely
Most kitchen fires occur when people are distracted or leave things unattended, so remember:
if you're called away from the cooker - by the phone or someone at the door, for example - take pans off the heat
don't let yourself be distracted while cooking
don't cook if you're affected by alcohol or prescription drugs
turn saucepans so that their handles don't stick out (and aren't over another ring)
don't put oven gloves or tea-towels down onto the hot cooker after you've used them
clean your grill pan after using it

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