09/28/2026
Cooking fire quickly contained
Engine 21, Station 07, Engine 15, Engine 23 and Car 642 (the District 2 Chief), responded to a house fire near E. 25th Street and S. Harvard Avenue.
When Engine 21 arrived, crews found light smoke coming from the home and immediately began attacking the fire.
Thankfully, the homeowners were able to get out safely. The fire started while they were cooking, and they quickly called 911 and exited the home.
Crews were able to prevent the fire from extending into the attic. They also removed the damaged vent hood and unplugged the range to help prevent further electrical issues.
Cooking fires can happen quickly. A few simple precautions can help keep a small problem from becoming a serious fire:
• Stay in the kitchen when cooking, especially when frying, grilling or broiling.
• Keep anything that can catch fire, including towels, paper and packaging, away from the stovetop.
• Keep pot handles turned inward so they can’t be bumped or pulled down.
• If you leave the kitchen, turn off the stove.
• If a small grease fire starts, never use water. Turn off the heat if it is safe to do so and slide a lid over the pan to smother the flames.
• If a fire starts in your oven, turn it off and keep the door closed.
• If a fire gets out of control, get everyone outside, close the door behind you and call 911 from a safe location.
When in doubt, get out. Call 911 and let firefighters handle the fire.