An online video is being used to capture the attention of people who might be thinking of cooking after drinking.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has launched the musically-flavoured ‘Stand by Your Pan' as a response to figures which highlight a particular risk to those who get peckish after a few drinks.

The lighthearted approach of this Tammy Wynette inspired video is intended to engage those at risk, so they take on board the serious safety messages that could save their lives. According to KFRS, one in every three fire deaths is drink related, and the majority of accidental domestic fires begin in the kitchen.

The short video tells the story of a man's return home after a night out with friends, and how his hunger pangs lead him to dice with death.

KFRS's Head of Community Safety, Stuart Skilton said: "Leaving cooking unattended is often a recipe for disaster, and if you've been drinking you're even more vulnerable. Despite the old proverb ‘a watched pot never boils', keeping a close eye on your cooking really will save your life. Whether you've had a few drinks or not, our advice to cooks is quite simply - ‘Stand by Your Pan'."

The video was written and produced by Kent Fire and Rescue Service's communications team, and stars Watch Manager Andy Biggington in the role of the saved man.