It was part of the ‘Fire Kills’ campaign that aims to raise awareness about the importance of having a working fire alarm in your house, as well as the need to have an escape route planned out of your house in case of a fire.
Guy Manser, a first year Physics student, said: "The chip pan demonstration is very visual. It is really effective in showing what really can happen."
The ‘Fire Kills’ campaign is being promoted at the University of Sheffield as research has shown that students are at a greater risk of fire than almost any other group. The partying, smoking and drinking that are often part of student life can provide a lethal combination that results in a potentially life-threatening house fire.
It is estimated that five people aged 17 to 24 are killed or injured by fires every day and people are twice as likely to die in a fire if they do not have a working fire alarm.
Third year student Phil Jackson is the Fire Kills Student Ambassador at the University of Sheffield. He helped to co-ordinate Wednesday’s event and took part by handing out freebies.
He said: "I have been involved in the ‘Fire Kills’ campaign since September. ‘The Great Escape’ scheme aims to encourage people to plan an escape route from their property in case of fire.
"It is also important to have a working fire alarm on student premises, and to test it regularly."
The ‘Great Escape’ scheme, which is working alongside ‘Fire Kills’, highlights the importance of planning an escape route from your home in case of fire. The scheme is supported by Hollyoaks cast members Lena Kaur and Zoe Lister.
Lena Kaur, who plays art student Leila Roy in the soap, said: "Moving out of home into your own place might feel like a great escape, but you have to get clued up on potential dangers in the home.
"When you live in your own accommodation you’re responsible for yourself, and no one is there to look after you. If you have a fire, you need to be prepared."
Victoria Ryves
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