MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. — The Muskegon Heights Fire Department is warning residents about the dangers of leaving food unattended while cooking after a small kitchen fire injured a firefighter Thursday night.
The fire department posted on Facebook Friday saying that the fire took place in a kitchen. It is believed that the fire was caused by an unattended stovetop or cooking.
The fire caused a resident of the home to jump out of a second-story window, authorities say, and "nearly killed a cat" before it was rescued by firefighters.
When firefighters initially responded, they say they were not informed of an occupant inside the home, which could have resulted in a "tragic outcome."
"This fire, while relatively small in size, was very serious. It shows the importance of not leaving food unattended while cooking," the post reads. "It is also a reminder of the importance of having an escape plan."
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