Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Glebe Avenue, Saltash at 20/02/2005 14:50

Both appliances from Saltash were mobilised on receipt of this call. On arrival firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a CO2 extinguisher at the scene, the fire was caused by burnt food.

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.