Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Berries Avenue, Bude at 19/01/2024 11:55

Two fire appliances from Bude Community Fire Station attended a call to a fire in a bungalow.

The firefighters confirmed that the fire was already out and removed the deep fat fryer outside, to make safe.

Fire Safety Advice:
Deep-fat frying presents more dangers in your kitchen.

Chip pans are safe as long as you follow some simple guidelines. Before putting food in the pan dry the food, and test the temperature of the oil by putting in a small piece of bread. If the bread crisps quickly the oil is ready.

Remember:

Never fill a chip pan (or other deep-fat fryer) more than one-third full of oil
Never leave the pan unattended when the heat is switched on
Never put the food in the pan if the oil begins to give off smoke.
Turn off the heat and leave the oil to cool, otherwise it could catch fire
Consider using a thermostatically controlled deep-fat fryer - this will ensure that the fat does not get too hot
If your pan does catch fire:

Don't take any risks.
Turn off the heat if it's safe to do so - but never lean over a pan to reach the controls.
If you have a fire blanket, put it over the pan.
Don't use a fire extinguisher on a pan of oil - the force of the extinguisher can spread the fire.
Never throw water over it.
Don't move it - it is likely to be extremely hot.
If you have put the fire out, leave the pan to cool completely.
If you are in any doubt about whether to try and put out a chip pan fire yourself, then don't - leave the room, close the door and dial 999.