Chip pan warning after Preston kitchen blaze

Firefighters have issued a warning about using chip pans after a kitchen blaze in Preston.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue ServiceLancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

At around 6.45pm last night crews from Preston and Penwortham attended a semi-detached property in Victoria Park Avenue after reports of a chip pan fire.

On arrival the elderly male occupier was outside and the Fire Service used four breathing apparatus and two hosereels to locate and extinguish the fire.

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The occupier went to hospital for a precautionary check but was released later the same evening.

A Lancashire Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "We strongly recommend that people do not use the ‘old fashioned’ chip pans and use a deep fat fryer which comes with a built in thermostat.

"Also, when cooking to stay with cooking and ensure all hobs are turned off afterwards."