FIRE CREWS were called in when the occupants of a third floor flat came home to find smoke billowing from their kitchen window.
The fire was in Kendal, Purfleet at 10pm on Tuesday night.
Crews in breathing apparatus found a fire in the kitchen which they quickly extinguished with one hose reel jet.
The incident had been dealt with by 22:51hrs.
Incidents like this show how easily a fire can start in the kitchen. To stay kitchen fire safe:
• Avoid leaving cooking unattended and never leave children in the kitchen alone.
• If you have to leave the kitchen to answer the door or send a text, turn off the cooker.
• Never leave children alone whilst cooking – what’s more important, your text or your child?
• Take care if you’re wearing loose clothing – they can easily catch fire.
• Keep tea towels and cloths away from the cooker and hob.
• Check toasters are clean and placed away from curtains and kitchen rolls.
• Keep the oven, hob and grill clean and in good working order. A build up of fat and grease can ignite a fire.
