Kitchen fire at Westgreen Apartments

KANNAPOLIS — At 12:52 a.m. Tuesday, Kannapolis Fire Department responded to a fire at the Westgreen Apartments, to find smoke visible.
The fire began in the kitchen from a grease fire on the stove. The fire was extinguished quickly, and firefighters were able to remove the smoke and the residents were able to spend the night in their home.
Kannapolis Fire Department reminds citizens that kitchen fires are the leading cause of fire in the home. Always be cautious when cooking in the kitchen and never leave food unattended.