"You Will Kill Us": SA Reacts As Girls’ Cooking Session Turns Chaotic After Kitchen Fire

• A cooking session between friends turned into a panic when a stove caught fire, putting their meal and safety at risk
• One of the women showed quick thinking and bravery by intervening to control the situation and prevent further danger, as shown in the TikTok video
• The incident has sparked online conversation about fire safety in the kitchen and the importance of knowing how to handle emergencies

What was meant to be a fun cooking session between friends quickly turned into a moment of panic after a stove caught fire, leaving the group scrambling to save their meal.

In a video circulating online, two women are seen preparing food when flames suddenly erupt on the stove. The fire appeared to start while they were cooking meat, and the situation quickly escalated as panic set in.

One of the women bravely stepped forward and began removing the pieces of meat from the flaming pan in an effort to control the situation. Meanwhile, another girl could be seen jumping up and down in fear, visibly overwhelmed by the fire.

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Once the stove was cleared, the panicked friend rushed to fetch water, intending to douse the flames. However, the girl who had removed the meat quickly stopped her, warning against pouring water on a stove fire. Throwing water on oil or grease fires can cause the flames to spread violently, making the situation far more dangerous.

The dramatic moment that was shared by @mrs_big_personality on 17 September 2025 has since sparked conversation online, with many praising the quick thinking of the girl who intervened and prevented the situation from getting worse. Others noted that the video serves as an important reminder about fire safety in the kitchen, where one wrong move can turn into a disaster.

Social media users were quick to share their reactions, with some joking about the chaotic scene. The footage went viral on TikTok, gathering over 13.8 million views within a day of its publication.

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Despite the scare, the girls managed to avoid serious damage, and the clip continued to trend as a mix of comedy and cautionary tale.

People weigh in on the dramatic fire situation in the kitchen

The online community took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the woman's dramatic situation with the fire in the kitchen.

Itumeleng said:

"If they ever ask you if you work well under pressure, show them this."

Jay expressed:

"Saving the chicken in the middle of a fire is the biggest back thing I've ever seen."

Gygy wrote:

"Save the Kitchen ❌ Save the Chicken ✅."

Denzy suggested:

"Next time, take a wet towel and cover it. It shuts off oxygen and cuts the fire. The most important thing is to never barbecue inside the house. always go outside."

Misslashay422 commented:

"This is a sign that y’all need a fire extinguisher."

Boitshepo Mashetla replied:

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“You will kill us!”

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Source: Briefly News