Incident
Item left on hob causes fire
Firefighters were called to Bemerton Gardens, Kirby Cross at 6.57pm last night.
On arrival, crews confirmed it was a fire in a flat which was fully smoke logged.
Watch Manager Dave Garrett said: “There was a power cut in the area when the resident was cooking. By the time the power came on, the owner had forgotten that the food was still left on the hob which caught alight.
“Cooking is one of the major causes of fires at home. So it’s really important to remember if you need to leave the room whilst cooking take the pans off the heat or turn them down. When you’re finished double check the cooker is off.”
Closed
Incident number
214509
Attending station
Location
Bemerton Gardens, Kirby Cross
Date
6.57pm - 23 October 2023
Cooking fire safety advice
- Avoid leaving children alone in the kitchen when cooking. Keep matches and saucepan handles well out of reach to keep them safe
- Take care if you need to leave the kitchen while cooking. Take pans off the heat or turn them down
- Make sure saucepan handles don’t stick out – so they don’t get knocked off the stove
- Take care if you’re wearing loose clothing – this can easily catch fire
- Keep tea towels and cloths away from the cooker and hob
- Double check the cooker is off when you’ve finished cooking
