Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Alamein Road, Saltash at 14/08/2004 12:35

Two appliances from Saltash were mobilised upon receipt of this call, on arrival there was found to be a cooker left unattended which had ignited something on it which was removed to open air, the area was then ventilated.

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.