This flat fire in Manchester started in a kitchen. Fortunately it didn’t spread to many other parts of the building.
Fires commonly start in kitchens with one of the biggest causes being cooking left unattended. Sometimes occupants forget they have put the oven on or get distracted and this can lead to an accidental kitchen fire.
Remember, stay vigilant and follow this basic fire safety advice:
Don’t leave cooking unattended
Be careful when disposing off cigarette ends
Don’t overload electrical sockets
Keep combustible materials away from potential ignition sources
Keep your internal doors closed at night
Test your smoke alarms regularly
Stay safe
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