PUPILS at a North-East school are supporting a campaign to keep safe in the kitchen.

Youngsters from North Ormesby Primary Academy received a visit from Cleveland Fire Brigade to warn them of the dangers when they are at home this half-term.

The launch of “Cooking Safety” comes after figures showed there were 63 kitchen fires in Cleveland last year, with 45 of those cooking related.

Phil Lancaster, director of community protection at Cleveland Fire Brigade, said: “The kitchen can be the most dangerous room in your home and it only takes a minute’s distraction for a fire to start.

“We are delighted these youngsters are helping us get our safety messages out and we hope everyone has a happy and safe half-term.

“Although February is designated Cooking Safety month we want people to remember be careful in the kitchen throughout the year.”

Louise Dixon, PHSE coordinator at North Ormesby Primary Academy, said: “The pupils really enjoyed taking part and I am sure they all learned some real fire safety lessons that will help them.”