The man called for help around 12.30 and said there was a fire in his house. He could not get out and so he was given some tips on how to keep safe until the firefighters arrive. A pair of fire trucks from Taunton and a firefighter rushed to the scene, where they found a small fire in a kitchen pan. The fire had broken out in the kitchen, which was about five meters by eight meters. READ MORE: Firefighters were called to Somerset’s apartment after the dryer was engulfed in flames. As soon as the crews arrived, the man was able to see himself outside the house and the kitchen also went outside. Firefighters used two sets of respirators, a pipe spool and a safety jet, as well as a CO2 fire extinguisher, to put out the fire. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service posted the information on its website: “Two firefighters from Taunton and a firefighter observed an incident in the Monkton Heathfield area of Taunton after a tenant called to say there was a fire on the property. “The passenger in the wheelchair could not get out of the property and was given some tips on how to stay safe on the property, while the crews were informed with details and information about where he was on the property to help with the quick rescue. READ MORE: Trapped horse rescued from “water-filled ditch” by fire brigade in Somerset “Upon arrival the crews confirmed that there was a small fire in the cooking pan of a kitchen inside the kitchen in the bungalow, measuring 5 meters by 8 meters. The tenant was able to leave the accommodation himself after we arrived and the kitchen was airborne. Two Respirators, 1 spool of tube and 1 safety jet as well as a CO2 fire extinguisher were used. “A positive pressure ventilator was used to ventilate the property to get rid of the remaining smoke. The oven was 100 percent damaged by smoke and heat, but the rest of the house was not damaged.” To get the biggest stories from all over Somerset directly to your inbox, Click here
How to avoid fire in the grill pan
According to the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, most fires start in the kitchen and one of the main causes of these fires is the accumulation of fat and oil in the grill pans. Fat and oil can easily ignite when heated, so you need to clean your grill regularly. To avoid a fire and keep your family safe, clean your grill after you have used it. This can help prevent a nasty fire that could damage your home or, worse, cost you your life. Here are some basic tips to avoid a fire in your kitchen:
Always clean the grill pan after using it, to avoid the accumulation of fat and oil in your pan Never leave cooking unattended Be careful if you wear loose clothing Make sure you have a smoke alarm on Keep towels and cloths away from grills and hobs Do not start cooking if you have been drinking alcohol or are really tired If a grill pan catches fire, do not take any chances – get everyone out of your house and call 999.
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