Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Gwarder Place, Camborne at 04/04/2018 18:08

At 17:30 this afternoon an emergency call was received by the Critical Control Centre, from a member of the public reporting a kitchen fire.

Two appliances from Tolvaddon and a whole time officer were mobilised to attend the incident. On arrival Tolvaddon immediately requested another fire appliance from Hayle and made the incident Persons Reported.

Crews entered a three storey block of flats, which was heavily smoke logged, using 2 breathing apparatus. The incident was soon made all persons accounted for.

One hose reel jet was used to extinguish the fire and a positive pressure ventilation fan was used to ventilate the flat.

The incident has been confirmed as accidental and confined

Deep-fat frying presents more dangers in your kitchen. Chip pans are safe as long as you follow some simple guidelines.

Before putting food in the pan dry the food, and test the temperature of the oil by putting in a small piece of bread. If the bread crisps quickly the oil is ready.
Remember:
• Never fill a chip pan (or other deep-fat fryer) more than one-third full of oil
• Never leave the pan unattended when the heat is switched on
• Never put the food in the pan if the oil begins to give off smoke. Turn off the heat and leave the oil to cool, otherwise it could catch fire
• Consider using a thermostatically controlled deep-fat fryer - this will ensure that the fat does not get too hot
• If your pan does catch fire: Don't take any risks.
• Turn off the heat if it's safe to do so.
• Never throw water over it.
• Don't tackle the fire yourself.
• Get out, stay out and call 999!
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 & Rescue Service.
For more information on preventing a kitchen fire, select the link below:

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