Smoke alarms raise the alarm to kitchen fire

Firefighters are highlighting the importance of having working smoke alarms at home after a family was alerted to a kitchen fire in Rayleigh yesterday. 

Crews from Rayleigh and Leigh were called to Weir Gardens, Rayleigh at 6:32pm yesterday after the family heard smoke alarms going off and quickly left the house while calling us.

On arrival, crews reported there was a pan on fire in the kitchen and worked to extinguish the fire. 

Watch Manager David Taylor from Rayleigh Fire Station said: “The family’s smoke alarms saved their lives and further damage to their home during this incident. We recommend you have at least one working smoke alarm on every level of your home as they really do save lives. Test them regularly so you know they’ll alert you if there is a fire in your home. 

“We recommend you test your smoke alarms at least once a month and we can send you a reminder each month through our monthly newsletter. You can sign up here.

“If you or someone you know doesn’t have working smoke alarms at home, we can fit them for free. Please book a free home fire safety visit here.”