Pensioner hurt in blaze

AN 86-year-old Rotherham man was taken to hospital after burning his arm in a chip pan fire.

AN 86-year-old Rotherham man was taken to hospital after burning his arm in a chip pan fire.

Fire crews were called to Laburnum Road, Maltby, yesterday, at around 4pm.

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The man had been led to safety by neighbours and was checked over by paramedics before going to hospital with minor burns.

The incident has led to firefighters repeating their advice about safe cooking. A new mealtime routine, launched recently to help drive down kitchen blazes, urges residents to

“Prep, Watch and Switch.”

  • Prepare: Keep electrical leads and fabrics well away from the hob and never use a chip pan.
  • Watch: Keep an eye on cooking at all times and never, ever leave it unattended.
  • Switch: Switch off cooking appliances when you have finished cooking and before bed.

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