One casualty receives first aid treatment after chip pan fire in Preston

Two fire engines from Preston attended an incident Tennyson Mill Court at around 1.55am on Tuesday, November 8.

The fire – which involved a chip pan – was out on arrival, but one casualty received first aid treatment from crews.

They were in attendance for approximately 12 minutes.

Chip pan safety tips

If you must use a traditional chip pan, follow these fire safety tips:

- If the oil starts to smoke it’s too hot. Turn off the heat and leave it to cool, otherwise it may catch fire

- Never fill a pan more than one-third full of fat or oil

- Never leave the pan unattended when the heat is switched on.

- Make sure that food is dried thoroughly before putting it in hot oil so that it doesn’t spit

- Never deep fry if you’ve been drinking alcohol or taking drugs - or if you are feeling tired

What to do if a pan catches fire

- Turn off the heat under the pan (if it’s safe to do so) and allow it to cool completely

- Don’t move the pan

- Never throw water over it - the effects can be devastating

- Don’t use a fire extinguisher on a pan of oil - the force of the extinguisher can spread the fire

- Don’t tackle the fire yourself - leave the room, close the door, get everyone out of your home and call 999.