HERNANDO COUNTY, FL. – Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services (HCFES) responded to a reported fire in the 3200 block of McKethan Rd. around 3:55 am Tuesday.
The call came in by an adult occupant that reported a kitchen fire from a pot of oil on the stove. The occupant exited the structure with the family pets after unsuccessfully trying to put the fire out.
The first engine arrived within 7 minutes and advanced a hose stream to attack the fire in the structure. The fire was brought under control within 4 minutes.
The fire resulted in a heavy damage to the kitchen, and extensive smoke damage throughout the structure. The occupants had been cooking 4 hours prior to the fire, and advised that the stove was turned off, but left the pot of oil on the stovetop.
The Florida State Fire Marshall investigated the origin and cause and determined the pot of oil was the source of the fire. The Red Cross was notified for assistance for the two adult occupants and pets.
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