Dublin Fire Brigade warns people to stay away from chip pans 'after a few drinks'
Dublin Fire Brigade have requested that people refrain from cooking when under the influence of alcohol.
While appreciating that the prospect of a month-long 'Dry January' might be too long, the service asked that people order takeaway "if you're going to have a few drinks".
Units of the DFB were called to an apartment complex after tenants were alerted to a smoke alarm set off by a pan burning on a stove.
A picture of a burnt and smoking "forgotten chip pan" was posted on the DFB's official Twitter page.
Broken the #DryJanuary pledge? If you're going to have a few drinks tonight, try a take away instead of cooking. #DrunkCooking causes fires. pic.twitter.com/weFiiPRfyb
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 14, 2017
The remains of a forgotten chip pan left on the stove as a result of #DrunkCooking. The apartment dwellers were alerted by a smoke alarm. pic.twitter.com/HKxYl4apzz
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 15, 2017
According to a spokesperson, the pan was left on the stove by the apartment dweller who had been drinking.
Meanwhile, two fire engines from Tallaght and Nutgrove stations attended a Christmas tree fire in Templeogue on Saturday night.
The units responded to the blaze near the Spawell roundabout at around 7pm.
2 fire engines from Tallaght & Rathfarnham are dealing with Christmas trees on fire off the N81 near the Spawell roundabout #Dublin #fire pic.twitter.com/HY9RFDj7IU
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 14, 2017
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