Most house fires start in kitchen

The damaged kitchen

Budgewoi Fire and Rescue has issued a timely reminder that more than 50 per cent of house fires start in the kitchen.

On Sunday, June 11, firefighters were called out to a local house fire.

Luckily the occupants were home to extinguish the stove-top fire and minimise the damage.

After establishing there was no fire extension, the fire crews ventilated and checked the kitchen with a thermal imaging camera and used a gas detector so the occupants could regain entry.

Source:
Fire and Rescue NSW Budgewoi