On Monday evening, we attended a fire involving an air fryer.
The owner noticed an unusual crackling sound coming from their air fryer, so they removed the food thinking this may be the cause, but when the noises continued, they quickly raised the alarm and called 999 for help.
By the time the crew had arrived, there was a fully developed fire in the kitchen involving the air fryer.
Thankfully, the occupier left the property as soon as instructed to by our Fire Control staff and was uninjured; however, there was extensive damage to the kitchen and smoke damage to the property.
If you have an air fryer or are new to owning an air fryer, follow the instructions fully. If you hear crackling, smell smoke, or see sparking, unplug immediately if safe to do so, get out, stay out, and call 999.
For more advice of cooking with air fryers, visit our website www.dwfire.org.uk/cooking-safely/
