Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Laflouder Fields, Mullion at 11/04/2011 17:18

One fire appliance from Camborne, which was already on The Lizard peninsula and one fire appliance from St Keverne attended a report of a kitchen fire.

The fire crews found that a fire involving a chip pan was already out and an inspection was made to ensure the scene was safe.

General Fire Safety Advice:
If your pan does catch fire:
~ Don't take any risks.
~ Turn off the heat if it's safe to do so - but never lean over a pan to reach the controls.
~ If you have a fire blanket, put it over the pan.
~ Don't use a fire extinguisher on a pan of oil - the force of the extinguisher can spread the fire.
~ Never throw water over it.
~ Don't move it - it is likely to be extremely hot.
~ If you have put the fire out, leave the pan to cool completely.

If you are in any doubt about whether to try and put out a chip pan fire yourself, then don't - leave the room, close the door and dial 999.