Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Southview, Turnpike Hill, Marazion at 28/05/2005 09:50

On receipt of this call both appliances from Penzance were mobilised. On arrival crews found the fire involved a cooker, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hosereel to extinguish the fire, crews then proceeded to cut away the area involved to inspect and make safe.

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.