Householders Reminded To Keep Electrical Kitchen Items Well Maintained

Fire crews responded to an incident over the weekend where a flat became smoke logged due to burnt toast.

Fire crews responded to an incident over the weekend where a flat became smoke logged due to burnt toast.

No injuries were reported but the occupier was given oxygen therapy by the attending Ambulance Crew.

In light of the incident they’ve issued a safety warning to householders to ensure they keep clean ovens, toasters hobs and grills clean as a build up of fat, grease and crumbs can easily catch fire.

You’re also reminded never to leave cooking unattended and to always keep a fire blanket in the kitchen.