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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, April 28, 2016 | 4 Teens didn't think twice before taking action continued from p.1 could not extinguish it. She began to panic as the flames grew and smoke started to fill the room. "I did not react well because instead of attending to the fire, I ran to open the doors because there was so much smoke," she said. "When I came back in the kitchen the fire was even bigger. It was two to three feet high by then. At least I had the mind to push everything, like the dish rack away from the fire, but I wasn't doing anything. I was just standing there screaming bloody murder." Paraschiv's cries for help, however, did not go unnoticed and, in fact, brought help. Outside, St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School students Tyler Blanchard, 17, Dylan Giles, 17, and Ian Murray were driving past, but had pulled over briefly to discuss what they were going to do for the evening. "We were sitting there talking with our windows open and we heard a fire alarm go off. We didn't think much of it at first until we started to hear this woman screaming and it was a blood-curdling scream," said Blanchard. "You knew something was wrong when you heard that type of screaming, so we all got out of our cars and started going up the street to figure out where it was coming from." After finding Paraschiv's home, the three teens sprinted inside where they encountered the fire and Paraschiv. "She was in the corner just in a complete state of panic. Crying, sobbing, she was screaming, she had no idea what to do.... There was a big pot that was completely in flames," said Blanchard. "I took the pan and I turned the pan over and it went out right away. We smothered it." One of Blanchard's friends took the smoking pot outside while another called 911. No one was injured in the kitchen fire. Paraschiv said she is deeply grateful for the help the teens gave her and feels it is We were sitting there talking with our windows open and we heard a fire alarm go off. We didn't think much of it at first until we started to hear this woman screaming and it was a bloodcurdling scream. You knew something was wrong when you heard that type of screaming, so we all got out of our cars and started going up the street to figure out where it was coming from. Tyler Blanchard Oakville resident Interlocking Tumblestone, Retaining Walls, Garden Installation, Sodding & Excavating, Call for FREE Estimate plus more (905) 827-8158 · www.rogerslandscaping.org important they be recognized for what they did. "We all talk about the bad things teenagers are doing, drugs and this and that," she said. "But these guys... to be honest with you, I am not sure what would have happened without them. They reacted so incredibly well." Blanchard said he and his friends didn't think twice about getting involved when they realized someone was in trouble. "As soon as we heard the screaming and saw the smoke, it was just like second nature, we just ran in," he said. Oakville Fire Department Public Education Officer Glenn Barwell is reminding residents the majority of house fires in Ontario start in the kitchen. When confronted with a similar situation, he recommended against picking the flaming pot up and moving it to the sink. "Many people have received serious burns doing just that," said Barwell. "We recommend, if a pan is on fire, leave it where it is, slide a lid on it and turn off the burner. Always cook with a lid and oven mitts nearby." The Oakville Fire Department is calling on residents to prevent kitchen fires by: · Staying in the kitchen when cooking -- especially if using oil or high temperatures; · Keeping a proper-fitting pot lid near the stove when cooking; · Wearing tight-fitting or rolled up sleeves when using the stove as loose, dangling clothing can easily catch fire; · Keeping combustible items, such as cooking utensils, dishcloths and paper towels, a safe distance from the stove; · Keeping children away from the stove. If a burn does take place, residents are asked to cool the injury by running cool water over it for three to five minutes. If the burn is severe, seek medical attention. POP UP SALE MSRP $6439 / SALE $2999 ­ 3 Corner Modules / 2 Slipper Modules Our Services GREENVILLE COLLECtION April 28th - May 1st Limited Quantity Available We take care of your health! · Massage · Acupuncture · Reflexology · Chinese Massage · Fertility Acupuncture · Physiotherapy · · · · 1395 Abbeywood Drive, Unit 14, Oakville Open 7 days a week FAMILY DENTAL SERVICE Dr. Marisa D'Angelo Dr. Shivani Saggar Pick your style Pick your pieces Pick your fabric 1318 SPEERS ROAD 905-847-8551 OAKVILLEHOMELEISURE.CA · Paperless office · Digital X-Rays · Dental Emergencies · Direct Billing · Open Evenings & Weekends · New Patients Welcome 2525 Old Bronte Road, Suite #130 Palermo Professional Centre (ground floor) www.reflections-dental.ca 905-827-8700