Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Northey Road, Bodmin at 06/10/2004 23:39

Both appliances from Bodmin were mobilised on receipt of this call. On arrival crews found smoke issuing from the flat and there were ''Persons Reported.'' Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus using hosereels entered the property and fought the fire whilst also searching the property, fortunately everyone was accounted for, the fire which had started in the kitchen was quickly brought under control and extinguished, the positive pressure fan was used at the incident 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.

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