Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Indian Woman's Paratha Cooking Triggers UK Fire Alarm
A woman named Adhwan Kapoor was trying to make parathas, a type of Indian bread, in her home in the UK.
The smoke from cooking set off her fire alarm, which kept ringing for about 20 minutes.
This made the fire department come to her house.
She felt embarrassed because it was a false alarm and happened late at night in freezing weather.
Many people on social media shared similar experiences and advised her on how to prevent this in the future.
She joked that the parathas were worth the trouble, but she might not make them again soon.
Adhwan Kapoor's attempt to cook parathas late at night triggered her home's fire alarm in the UK.
The alarm rang for nearly 20 minutes, leading to the fire brigade's arrival.
Kapoor felt embarrassed and guilty for causing a false alarm, especially in freezing weather.
Social media users shared similar experiences and offered advice on dealing with sensitive smoke detectors.
The incident highlighted the challenges immigrants face when cooking traditional meals in foreign countries.
- Who
- Adhwan Kapoor, an Indian woman living in the UK
- What
- Her attempt to cook parathas triggered the fire alarm, leading to the fire brigade's arrival
- When
- Around 11:30 PM
- Where
- In her home in the UK
- Why
- The smoke from cooking parathas set off the sensitive fire alarm
- Person Involved
- Adhwan Kapoor
- Location
- UK
- Time of Incident
- 11:30 PM
- Duration of Alarm
- 20 minutes
- Weather Condition
- Freezing temperatures
