Smoke Alarm Reveals Cutting Board Burning on Stovetop

Firefighters responded to a home on Sunny Spring Drive after a neighbor reported smoke alarms sounding. There was nobody home except two dogs when firefighters knocked on the door to investigate. 

Engine Co. 12 surveyed the situation from outside and recognized a significant amount of smoke on the first floor of the home. They forced entry and found the source of smoke was a cutting board left on top of an active stove burner. 

Firefighters removed the cutting board and turned off the burner. They also set up a fan to ventilate smoke from the home. Madison Police were able to contact the homeowner and notify them of the situation. They returned home as firefighters were still on scene.

Unattended cooking and active stovetops are the leading cause of home fires. Working smoke alarms and caring neighbors who were quick to report a concern are among the reasons no occupants, pets, or firefighters were injured in this incident.