We were both sound asleep when around 2 am the fire alarm went off in our building. I quickly discovered the ground floor was filling up with smoke. I then found out that one of the tenants had put a pot on her stove and then fell asleep.
Thankfully there was no actual fire but the fire department responded and after awhile they managed to clear all the smoke.
The tenants were let back in the building and the emergency was over with.
I took this picture from the second floor landing in the front of our building.
That's scary! But happens a lot on cold days and nights. We had one lady do the same thing, put soup in a saucepan on her stove on a freezing cold day, and because the kitchen warmed up, she forgot about it and went out. But her place did nearly burn down. Fortunately our complex is next to a fire station.
I'm glad it turned out good for your place too.
One night my husband and I were woken by the fire alarm. We started to go outside but I said to my husband to wait for me outside and I went into the kitchen where the smoke was coming from and wasn't too bad. Earlier that evening I was fixing supper when we lost electricity. I had left a pan on the stove which was electric. Now when the lights go out I think of that and make sure nothing is left of any burners. I know your heart must have been in your throat when this happened and am glad you and your residence were not damaged.
Ooh what a scare that must have been in the middle of the night! Thank God the incident ended on a good note and nobody was hurt and no damage done. A great shot to keep for memories sake.
I'm glad it turned out good for your place too.
So pleased it wasn't serious!
Ian