Air fryer catches alight
Crews were called to a first floor flat after reports of a fire in the kitchen.
On arrival firefighters reported an air fryer had caught alight and there was a small fire in the kitchen.
Crews quickly extinguished the fire and ventilated the room.
Watch Manager Jon Allen, Harlow Fire Station, said:
"When the resident realised the air fryer had caught alight he did the right thing by unplugging it and then getting out, staying out and calling 999.
"My advice to anyone using any small kitchen appliance would be not to use them under cupboards, where they might overheat or a fire might spread. Don't place them on a hob either. If a fire does break out and it's safe to do so, follow the actions of this residents and unplug it, get our of your property and call 999.
"As always, out number one piece of advice would be to make sure you have working smoke alarms and test them regularly. They'll let you know at the first sign of fire so you can take action."
Do you have working smoke alarms?
Smoke alarms save lives. They can alert your family, as well as neighbours and passers by, to a fire in your home.
We recommend you have at least one working smoke alarm on every level of your home and that you test them at least once a month.
If you or someone you know doesn’t have working smoke alarms at home, please get in touch with our Service. Visit essex-fire.gov.uk/book or call 0300 303 0088.
