WASILLA – A Wasilla area family lost their home Wednesday after a french fry cooking fire got out of control.
Central Mat-Su Fire Chief James Steele said the home owned by Henry Bendt near Mile 1.5 of Point Mackenzie Road suffered extensive damage. Two older teenagers were cooking french fries when the grease caught on fire. The blaze then spread to the surrounding cabinets despite the sisters’ efforts to put it out with a fire extinguisher, Steele said. Pouring baking soda on, or covering the fire with a lid are the best ways to deal with a grease fire, he said.
Two stories of the three-story home were destroyed although firefighters salvaged some pictures, guns and documents from the lower floor, he said. Steele estimated total damage to the home at around $300,000. He said Bendt told him the family had just moved in to the newly constructed home in November. The Red Cross is assisting the family, Steele said.
Central Mat-Su Fire Chief James Steele said the home owned by Henry Bendt near Mile 1.5 of Point Mackenzie Road suffered extensive damage. Two older teenagers were cooking french fries when the grease caught on fire. The blaze then spread to the surrounding cabinets despite the sisters’ efforts to put it out with a fire extinguisher, Steele said. Pouring baking soda on, or covering the fire with a lid are the best ways to deal with a grease fire, he said.
Two stories of the three-story home were destroyed although firefighters salvaged some pictures, guns and documents from the lower floor, he said. Steele estimated total damage to the home at around $300,000. He said Bendt told him the family had just moved in to the newly constructed home in November. The Red Cross is assisting the family, Steele said.