Firefighters from Sandown and Shanklin are tackling a small kitchen fire at a residential property in Brading this evening (Thursday).
2 appliances are on scene at Lower Furrlongs, where it’s understood items have been left on the hob.
Fire crews have utilised a hose reel jet and are now using positive pressure ventilation to rid lingering smoke from the property.
A thermal imaging camera is also being used to check for any hotspots.
Meanwhile, 1 male is currently receiving first aid for the effects of smoke inhalation. An ambulance has been requested at the scene, but the matter is being described as ‘precautionary’.
UPDATE @ 20:03 – Island Echo is told that items left beside the hob caught alight, but that the family were able to safely evacuate thanks to fitted and working smoke alarms.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were also called out to a cooker fire in Rookley this afternoon. Crews from Newport and Shanklin were mobilised at around 15:45.
UPDATE @ 20:14 – The incident is being scaled down with Sandown’s appliance standing down from the incident.
1 pump remains on scene whilst awaiting the arrival of the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service.
Did you know the majority of house fires occur in the kitchen? For safety information concerning cooking and kitchen appliances visit https://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/keeping-safe/loveyourhome/firehazards/kitchen/.
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