Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Cross Street, Camborne at 05/02/2005 04:10

Two appliances from Camborne were alerted and dispatched on receipt of this call. On arrival crews found the fire involved the kitchen, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered and used a hosereel to extinguish the fire, crews then proceeded to ventilate the property using a Positive Pressure Fan. One person was treated for the effects of smoke inhilation by West Country Ambulance Personnel.

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