Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Pendragon Crescent, Newquay at 24/10/2003 23:18

One appliance from Newquay and one appliance from St Columb attended with paramedics following an abandoned call. On arrival they found there had been a chip pan fire which was already out. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the house to ventilate and ensure the fire was completely out. One person was removed to hospital suffering smoke inhalation.

IF YOUR PAN DOES CATCH FIRE
Turn off the heat if it is safe to do so.
Run a cloth under a tap and wring it out.
Cover the pan and leave it to cool completely, for at least 30 minutes.
Whatever you do, DON’T THROW WATER over the fire and don’t move the pan, the effects can be devastating.

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 call the fire brigade.

Remember GET OUT, GET THE FIRE BRIGADE OUT, STAY OUT!

Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire/fsafety/fs01c.htm