Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Mount Wise, Newquay at 26/01/2013 18:35

One fire appliance from Newquay Community Fire Station attended a report of a fire alarm actuating. The fire crew found that there had been a fire involving food on a cooker, which was already out. An inspection was made to ensure the scene was safe.

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