A pot of saveloys sparked a fire callout in Dunedin on Friday.
Acting Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond said police were called to a house in Kaikorai Valley Rd after a smoke alarm was triggered.
Police helped firefighters gain entry to the house, as nobody was home.
It turned out a pot of saveloys had been left unattended on the stove.
Acting Snr Sgt Bond said it was a good reminder not to leave food cooking unattended.
