Firefighters from the Wilmar and Clear Creek volunteer fire departments responded Friday, Oct. 23, to a house fire at 3649 Highway 35 West in Drew County after the alarm came in through eDispatch at 6:50 p.m.
The home had smoke damage and a small amount of fire damage in the kitchen area, according to the Clear Creek Volunteer Fire Department. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters at the scene said the fire appeared to have started on or in the stove.
Safety reminder from firefighters
Firefighters urged residents to:
- Clean grease traps often, along with any area where grease or cooking oil builds up.
- Check smoke alarms and fire alarms to make sure they work.
- Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and at every major exit of the house.
