(ASHLEY LEGASSIC / iNFOnews.ca)
January 03, 2017 - 1:00 PM
KAMLOOPS - After a weekend fire in Kamloops, firefighters are warning people about the dangers of cooking with hot oil.
Kamloops Fire Rescue Capt. Dave Ferguson says crews responded to an apartment fire on the 500 block of Dalgleish Drive yesterday, Jan. 2.
He's not sure about the extent of the damage to the unit, but says there were injuries involved. Ferguson didn't comment on how many people were injured or the extent of their injuries.
He says this is the third fire in two months that has been caused by hot cooking oil on the stove and at least one of the pots of oil was left unattended.
Ferguson says all of these fires have happened in buildings or complexes, putting multiple people at risk.
"They’re all in townhouses or apartments," he says. "If they can’t use an alternate cooking method other than hot oil, (they should) ensure they have a cover that will cover the pot."
Ferguson says he can't stress enough how crucial it is for stoves to be watched at all times when they are turned on.
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