Two fire engines from Central station were called to a property on Edenhall Road in Sheffield at 8:15pm on Tuesday evening.

The occupant had been cooking with a chip pan which had spark the fire.

The fire was already out when fire crews arrived at the scene.

The occupant was taken to hospital for a check up.

Kitchen safety tips

Half of all house fires start in the kitchen.

Please make sure that:

• Oven gloves, tea towels, cardboard and electric leads are well away from the hob
• Ovens and grill pans are free from grease and crumbs, as these can easily catch fire
• Don’t leave cooking unattended
• Avoid using chip pans and never pour water onto hot oil / chip pan