Man's hands burnt in kitchen fire

10:23am Sunday 17th June 2012 in Castle Point

A MAN suffered burns to his hands after a fire broke out in a kitchen.

The fire engines tackled the flames at the property in North Avenue, Canvey, at 2.18pm on Saturday.

A fire service spokesman said: “Firefighters were called to a fire in a kitchen. A man aged 45 years old suffered from burns to his hands and fire crews administered first aid and oxygen therapy to him. Crews used one hose reel to extinguish the fire by 2.43pm.“

Comments (8)

2:51pm Sun 17 Jun 12

v.randy says...

Men and kitchens don't go together
Men and kitchens don't go together v.randy

4:45pm Sun 17 Jun 12

Last Poster says...

Why oh why can't basic fire safety be taught in schools. Health and safety would surely put lifetime safety as paramount, rather than the small risk from a controlled fire for education purposes. More people get injured through having no basic training and panicking. This may not even be the case here, but basic fire training (and resuscitation) should be taught in schools with a qualification when trained, which could reduce insurance etc.
Why oh why can't basic fire safety be taught in schools. Health and safety would surely put lifetime safety as paramount, rather than the small risk from a controlled fire for education purposes. More people get injured through having no basic training and panicking. This may not even be the case here, but basic fire training (and resuscitation) should be taught in schools with a qualification when trained, which could reduce insurance etc. Last Poster

11:11am Mon 18 Jun 12

mr_happy says...

I cut my finger the other day. Would you like to give me a centre page story about it?

Good job that the Echo don't print a story every time someone hurts themselves. It would take six weeks to read it.
I cut my finger the other day. Would you like to give me a centre page story about it? Good job that the Echo don't print a story every time someone hurts themselves. It would take six weeks to read it. mr_happy

4:02pm Mon 18 Jun 12

The Cater Wood Creeper says...

v.randy wrote:
Men and kitchens don't go together
was he breathalysed?
[quote][p][bold]v.randy[/bold] wrote: Men and kitchens don't go together[/p][/quote]was he breathalysed? The Cater Wood Creeper

7:27pm Wed 20 Jun 12

E-Types. says...

What about his chicken legs? Were they burnt too?
What about his chicken legs? Were they burnt too? E-Types.

12:02pm Thu 21 Jun 12

The Cater Wood Creeper says...

was he jerking his chicken?



After all, those Caribbean spices can get a bit fiery.......
was he jerking his chicken? After all, those Caribbean spices can get a bit fiery....... The Cater Wood Creeper

1:57pm Thu 21 Jun 12

sarahg86 says...

this is my cousin! for your information it was a chip pan fire! as yes hes ok no thanks to your stupid remarks! now go get yourselves a life and stop making fun of a man whos nearly lost everything!
this is my cousin! for your information it was a chip pan fire! as yes hes ok no thanks to your stupid remarks! now go get yourselves a life and stop making fun of a man whos nearly lost everything! sarahg86

8:42pm Thu 21 Jun 12

Last Poster says...

sarahg86 wrote:
this is my cousin! for your information it was a chip pan fire! as yes hes ok no thanks to your stupid remarks! now go get yourselves a life and stop making fun of a man whos nearly lost everything!
I suspected it might be just that. Chip pans use oil at very high temperature. If they do catch fire, they are extremely dangerous. turning off the cooker and covering the pan with a lid and leaving it alone whilst it cools, is about the safest route, but they do belch smoke and people tend to try to move then outside, sadly with injuries being the common result. Using water turns them into a firebomb and nobody should try this.

I know this is being wise after the event, but others who read this may just think if their pan catches fire. I know your cousin will be seriously burned around the hands and please tell him that most people wish him sympathy and a speedy recovery. As for the court Jesters, pay them no attention, they are just trying to buy laughs whilst they are cheap!
[quote][p][bold]sarahg86[/bold] wrote: this is my cousin! for your information it was a chip pan fire! as yes hes ok no thanks to your stupid remarks! now go get yourselves a life and stop making fun of a man whos nearly lost everything![/p][/quote]I suspected it might be just that. Chip pans use oil at very high temperature. If they do catch fire, they are extremely dangerous. turning off the cooker and covering the pan with a lid and leaving it alone whilst it cools, is about the safest route, but they do belch smoke and people tend to try to move then outside, sadly with injuries being the common result. Using water turns them into a firebomb and nobody should try this. I know this is being wise after the event, but others who read this may just think if their pan catches fire. I know your cousin will be seriously burned around the hands and please tell him that most people wish him sympathy and a speedy recovery. As for the court Jesters, pay them no attention, they are just trying to buy laughs whilst they are cheap! Last Poster

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