Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

St. Keyne at 17/04/2004 14:41

Two appliances from Liskeard were mobilised on receipt of this call. On arrival crews found that the property was full of smoke, crews made a forced entry and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were committed to the building, there was found to be an unattended pan left on the hob.Crews then proceeded to ventilate the property.


Kitchen Fire Safety Advice

The most important point about cooking is to avoid being distracted. Most kitchen fires occur when people leave things unattended.

If you're called away from the cooker - by the phone, say, or by someone at the door - take pans off the heat. It's the easiest thing in the world to forget about them.

Don't let yourself be distracted while cooking.

Don't cook if you're affected by alcohol or prescription drugs.

Turn saucepan handles so they don't stick out (and aren't over another ring).

Keep the oven door shut.
Don't put oven gloves or tea towels down on the cooker after you've used them.
Always clean the grill pan after using it.