This horrifying photo shows the aftermath of how a simple kitchen mistake can set your home ablaze.
Dublin Fire Brigade has warned of the dangers of kitchen fires through the pic after firefighters were recently called out to the scene of a kitchen fire, which was caused by cooking oil. Staff issued advice through Twitter on how best to combat household fires, asking people to take extreme care around certain items.
Dublin Fire Brigade wrote: "Never leave a chip pan, frying pan or wok full of oil unattended. If it should catch fire, use a fire blanket or damp tea towel."