Man treated for smoke inhalation after cooking fire

Watch what you heat - that's the message from Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) following a fire in Dover last night.

Two fire engines were called to a flat in St Johns Road at 10.11pm after a neighbour raised the alarm.

When crews arrived they found a man in his 50's who had put bacon in a pan and left the room. It was only the smell of burning that alerted him and when he opened his kitchen door, was confronted with a smoke-filled room.

Dover Watch Manger Tony Scott said: "The man then attempted to put the fire out himself and had to be given oxygen therapy by crews as he'd breathed in lots of smoke.

"More fires start in the kitchen than anywhere else in the home which is why you should never leave your cooking unattended. If fire does break out in your kitchen, turn the heat off if it is safe to do so, get out of your home closing doors behind you and call the fire service on 999. Never try to tackle a fire yourself."

Firefighters will be visiting neighbouring properties giving fire safety advice.

For more advice on how to keep you and your family safe from fire call 0800 923 7000, or visit www.3breaths.info and www.standbyyourpan.info for further information.