Saskatoon firefighters dealt with a cooking oil fire in a basement suite at 917 7th Ave. North on Saturday.
The 911 call to the Saskatoon Fire Department came in around 9:30 p.m. CT.
Arriving fire crews encountered the occupant of the basement suite. The man had carried the burning pot of oil outside, burning his hand in the process.
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MD Ambulance paramedics took him to hospital with what appeared to be a minor burn.
Fire crews entered and put out a small fire that came from the burning oil spilling out of the pot as it was being carried out of the house.
Damage is estimated at $1,500.
The fire department is reminding people to never move a burning pot of oil or spray water on it. Rather, shut the burner off, cover it with a metal lid or use baking soda to extinguish it.
If a grease fire appears out of control, exit the building and call 911.
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