Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Green Court, St. Ives at 07/01/2005 16:57

Appliances from St. Ives and Penzance were mobilised to this incident, initially there were persons reported at the scene. On arrival the fire was found to be out but was caused by a pan left on the cooker, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus checked the building to ensure everyone was out and 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.

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