Pan fire on Brimrod Lane

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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