Three escape cooking fire

Thursday, February 18, 2010 | 4:25 p.m. CST; updated 5:50 p.m. CST, Thursday, February 18, 2010
BY Chelsea McGartland

COLUMBIA — A woman and two children escaped a small cooking fire in north Columbia on Thursday morning.

Columbia and Boone County firefighters responded to the call at 1413 Bodie Drive at 11:56 a.m., according to a Columbia Fire Department news release. When they arrived, firefighters found smoke coming from the residence. Kathleen Burns, 24, and her two children, a 1-year-old and a 3-year-old, had already evacuated.

Smoke alarms

The Columbia Fire Department provides and installs smoke alarms free of charge to Columbia residents who cannot afford them. To set up an appointment call (573) 874-7556.

Burns was heating oil in a pan in her kitchen. When she left for a moment, the oil caught fire. Her smoke alarm went off, and she was able to get herself and her children out of the home. The fire caused limited damage, valued at less than $1,000.


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