Firefighters in Welland were able to quickly douse a fire on East Main Street yesterday afternoon.
Deputy Fire Chief Adam Eckhart says the fire was caused by a pot on the stove, but thanks to early detection, everyone managed to escape unscathed.
Fire officials remind everyone in Niagara to watch what they heat as the holidays can be a busy time for fire crews when cooks become distracted by the excitement of hosting, and unattended cooking bursts into flame.