A house FIRE caused by an electric cooker being left on and setting fire to air fryer, sees crews attend a property in Great Baddow.

Crews from Rayleigh Weir and Chelmsford stations attended a property in Lodge Avenue, Great Baddow on Tuesday November 12 at 2.38pm.

Firefighters found the kitchen filled with smoke and extinguished the fire on the hob.

Crews have urged residents to make sure their hobs are clear after a kitchen fire in Chelmsford today.

Watch Manager Andy Edwards said: "The electric cooker had been turned on accidentally and set fire to an air fryer which had been left on the hob.

"Thankfully, there was a working smoke alarm in the kitchen so the occupant was able to get out safely and call 999.

"Crews did a fantastic job of quickly extinguishing the fire and clearing the smoke.

“Please keep your hob clear if you’re not using it. It is easier than you might think for a pet or child to inadvertently turn on a hob and the results can be devastating. 

"Also, check your cooker is turned off before you leave the house.

“This incident highlights the importance of having working smoke alarms too - they act as an early warning and mean we can limit the damage to your home."