Wednesday 16 December
18.52 Kennington Avenue, Ashley Down, Bristol
Five students had a lucky escape after their oven caught
fire.
When firefighters arrived on the scene they found the girls
outside of the property and unhurt.
Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the
premises and found a fire at the rear of the house in the
kitchen.
It appears the students had been cooking a Christmas meal and
left a greasy foil tray in the oven. As the oven got hotter the
tray caught fire.
Fortunately the girls were alerted to the fire just as the smoke
alarm activated and they got themselves out of the house and
dialled 999. A neighbour then ran into the house with a dry powder
extinguisher and attempted to put the fire out.
Firefighters made sure the fire was fully out by using a high
pressure hose reel and a positive pressure ventilation fan was used
to clear the smoke.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind people to
take care when cooking, especially at this time of year, and to
always ensure cooking appliances are kept clean, as a build up of
grease and oil can catch fire.
Fortunately in this case no one was hurt but the kitchen was
damaged by smoke and powder from the fire extinguisher.