Outdoor Cooking Causes House Fire in Guymon Guymon Firefighters responded to a reported house fire on Saturday afternoon at 5:44pm at the address of 1509 N. James, according to a department release On Fire units first arrival, found that back portion of the home with smoke and fire present. According to Assistant Fire Chief Grant Wadley, the occupants of the home were cooking on their back patio with a grill and a turkey fryer. While the grease from the fryer was getting hot, it began to melt the underneath side of the patio overhead which was constructed of fiberglass material. The fiberglass material melted and then dropped into the fryer causing flames then to melt the remaining fiberglass and then burn the patio roofing that was attached to the house. Occupants were home and began to attempt to put the fire out themselves before calling 911, but the heat, flames, and damage were too much. The fire extended into the attic with smoke filling the entire house. The patio roofing was completely destroyed and Firefighters were able to stop the fire from damaging anything further into the home. No injuries were reported and the home was still save for the occupants to reside in. Firefighters were on the scene for over an hour extinguishing this fire and assuring it had not spread to other parts of the house. Estimated damage to the home is $5000. “This type fire is typical to see near and around the holidays, but care must be taken anytime during the year this type of cooking is being done”, said Wadley. Fryers that require propane or gas are not to be used in a building such as garages or underneath patios or porches due to the very high fire dangers involved. No injuries were reported.
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 16:47:03 +0000