Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Green Lane, Redruth at 29/01/2005 23:30

Crews from Redruth were alerted to this incident. On arrival crews found that there had been a cooker fire but was out on arrival. Crews proceeded to ventilate the property and make safe. One person was treated at the scene by ambulance personnel for the effects of smoke inhilation.

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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