North Bay Deputy Fire Chief Greg Saunders says there was significant smoke and fire damage to a Lakeshore Drive residence on Tuesday.

He says just past 1 pm personnel from fire stations 1 and 3 attended and put out the fire in the kitchen area of a residence at 488 Lakeshore Drive

He says one person was home at the time and was able to get out safely.

Saunders says this is the 2nd time in 3 days that they’ve had a fire as a result of cooking.

The other one was on Charlton Crescent early on Sunday morning and again people inside were able to get out due to working smoke alarms.

Saunders says it’s important that people practice safe cooking.
What you should know

Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol don’t use the stove or stovetop.
Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling or broiling food.
If you are simmering, baking or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the kitchen while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
Keep anything that can catch fire – oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains – away from your stovetop.

If you have a cooking fire

Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.
Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after you leave.
If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and you have a clear way out.
Keep a lid nearby when you’re cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled.
For an oven fire turn off the heat and keep the door closed.

Safety considerations for cooking with oil
Oil is a key ingredient found in the majority of today’s kitchens. Whether a recipe calls for frying or sautéing, we include oil in almost all of our daily cooking. When using any of the many oils to prepare your meals like olive, canola, corn or soybean, consider the following safety tips when cooking:
Always stay in the kitchen when frying on the stove top.
Keep an eye on what you fry. If you see wisps of smoke or the oil smells, immediately turn off the burner and/or carefully remove the pan from the burner. Smoke is a danger sign that the oil is too hot.
Heat the oil slowly to the temperature you need for frying or sautéing.
Add food gently to the pot or pan so the oil does not splatter.
Always cook with a lid beside your pan. If you have a fire, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Do not remove the cover because the fire could start again. Let the pan cool for a long time. Never throw water or use a fire extinguisher on the fire.
If the fire does not go out or you don’t feel comfortable sliding a lid over the pan, get everyone out of your home. Call the fire department from outside.
Use only a CSA approved deep fryer when deep frying. An approved deep fryer will only allow the oil to reach its cooking temperature because it has a built in thermostat.