Prince George Fire urges kitchen safety after toaster fire
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PRINCE GEORGE, Va. (WRIC) -- Prince George County Fire and EMS is encouraging families to keep their kitchens safe after a toaster caught on fire in a home Tuesday evening.
Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, crews with Prince George County Fire and EMS were dispatched to the 4900 block of Cheshire Drive in the Jefferson Park District for a reported fire.
When crews arrived, they found smoke inside the home and quickly removed the source of the fire -- a toaster.
Officials said there were no reported injuries.
(Photo Courtesy: Prince George Fire and EMS)
(Photo Courtesy: Prince George Fire and EMS)
(Photo Courtesy: Prince George Fire and EMS)
(Photo Courtesy: Prince George Fire and EMS)
Cooking is one of the leading causes of house fires, according to firefighters, so crews have advised homeowners to keep their kitchens safe by doing the following:
- Ensuring appliances are in good working order
- Keep flammable items away from heat sources
- Have a fire extinguisher easily accessible
