A fire was started when a grill pan went up in flames.

Firefighters were called to Bridport Road in Beaminster shortly before noon yesterday.

Upon arrival and investigation, luckily, they found the fire - caused by a grill pan on an oven - out on arrival.

The fire service's advice when cooking is to:

  • Keep the oven, hob and grill clean as a build-up of fat or grease can catch fire when hot
  • Keep tea towels and cloths away from the cooker and hob, and take care if you’re wearing loose clothing
  • Make sure children are never left alone in the kitchen when you’re cooking
  • Saucepan handles left sticking out create a danger – there’s a risk they could be caught, leading to the pans being knocked off the hob
  • Use spark devices to light gas cookers as they are safer than matches and lighters
  • Never leave cooking unattended
  • Keep electrical leads and appliances away from water