London firefighters showed up in full force on Saturday evening when reports came in about a balcony fire on Adelaide Street, and honestly, their quick response probably saved the day.

The whole drama went down in the 600 block of Adelaide Street, where fire crews arrived to find flames dancing on a second-storey balcony. But here’s the thing about London’s finest – they don’t mess around when it comes to fire calls.

What could have been a much bigger headache was handled with the kind of efficiency that makes you appreciate having professional firefighters in your neighbourhood. The crew managed what they call a “quick knockdown,” which is basically fire department speak for getting the flames under control fast.

Once the fire was out, the real cleanup began. Anyone who’s dealt with even a small kitchen fire knows that smoke has a way of getting absolutely everywhere, so the firefighters got busy ventilating both the affected unit and the hallway to clear out all that lingering smoke.

The best part of this whole story? Nobody got hurt. Zero injuries reported, which is exactly what you want to hear when emergency crews are called to a residential fire.

Now, here’s where things get a bit real for all of us who’ve maybe left something on the stove a little longer than we should have. The London Fire Department took this opportunity to remind everyone about something that hits close to home for basically anyone who’s ever cooked anything ever.

Unattended cooking remains one of the leading causes of residential fires, according to the department’s social media post about the incident. It’s one of those statistics that makes you think twice about stepping away from the kitchen while something’s sizzling on the stove.

The department’s reminder came through loud and clear on their social channels, where they stressed the importance of never leaving cooking appliances unattended. It’s the kind of advice that sounds obvious until you realize how easy it is to get distracted when you’re multitasking in the kitchen.

The Adelaide Street call wrapped up without any major drama, thanks to the firefighters’ quick response and professional handling of what could have been a much more serious situation.