Tuesday 18
November 2008
21.19
Uplands Road, Fishponds
A chip pan fire
caused damage to the kitchen of a house in Fishponds after the
appliance was left unattended while cooking.
Fortunately the
occupants of the house noticed the small fire had developed and
alerted fire crews to the scene.
Two firefighters
wearing Breathing Apparatus put out the fire using a C02
extinguisher.
Following the
incident crews fitted smoke detectors in the property after
noticing that the occupants did not have any. Smoke detectors will pick up traces of
smoke long before you do, giving you an early warning of danger
and precious time to get out of your home safely.
Fires in the
kitchen account for almost 70 percent of all house fires in the
Avon area – you can find out more about staying safe in the
kitchen in our community safety
area.