Pan fire on Brimrod Lane
Date published: 26 September 2017
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Brimrod Lane, Rochdale
Three fire engines from Rochdale and Heywood attended a fire involving a pan of food left unattended at a property on Brimrod Lane, Rochdale on Thursday.
On arrival firefighters used breathing apparatus, hose reels and breaking gear to extinguish the fire.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue said: "Crews would like to remind people to never leave any food they are cooking unattended."
Safety advice if you find your kitchen on fire
- Don't panic and don't take risks
- If it is safe to do so - turn off the heat, but never lean over the fire to reach the controls
- Leave the kitchen, close the door behind you, tell everyone else in the home to get out and do not go back inside for any reason
- Call 999
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