Unattended hob sparks fire

Friday 3 September
13.14 Calton Road, Widcombe, Bath

A man in his 40s had a lucky escape after a fire in his property.

When crews arrived on the scene they found the occupant already out of the three-storey building and a fire in the first floor kitchen.

Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the premises and tackled the fire using two high pressure hose reels.

The fire started accidentally after the occupant left the hob on unattended.

Avon Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind people never to leave cooking unattended as it could lead to fire breaking out.

If you discover a fire, get out, close the door on your way out if it is safe to do so, and call 999.