Air fryer left on hob catches fire
Crews have urged residents to make sure their hobs are clear after a kitchen fire in Chelmsford today.
We were called to a property in Lodge Avenue, Great Baddow at 2.38pm when the occupant heard a smoke alarm and discovered a fire in the kitchen.
Firefighters found the kitchen filled with smoke and extinguished the fire on the hob.
Watch Manager Andy Edwards said: "The electric cooker had been turned on accidentally and set fire to an air fryer which had been left on the hob.
"Thankfully, there was a working smoke alarm in the kitchen so the occupant was able to get out safely and call 999.
"Crews did a fantastic job of quickly extinguishing the fire and clearing the smoke.
“Please keep your hob clear if you’re not using it. It is easier than you might think for a pet or child to inadvertently turn on a hob and the results can be devastating.
"Also, check your cooker is turned off before you leave the house.
“This incident highlights the importance of having working smoke alarms too; they act as an early warning and mean we can limit the damage to your home."
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