'You could stop a small mistake turning into a fire': Hob warning for Bedfordshire residents
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning people to be extra careful when they finish cooking.
Crews have attended incidents where plastic containers and other items were left on hobs that were still hot – or where the hob had accidentally been left on.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service stated: "The result? Smoke damage, fire damage and a lot of upset that could have been avoided.
"A quick check every time you cook could stop a small mistake turning into a fire."
People are advised to peform two checks: whether the hob is off, and whether it's clear.