Burlington, Vt. — October 7— The Burlington Fire Department responded to a reported kitchen fire at 101 College Street earlier on Tuesday.

Upon arrival, crews found that occupants had already used a fire extinguisher to knock down most of the flames before firefighters completed the extinguishment and checked for any potential extension.

Thanks to the quick actions of the residents and the prompt response from fire crews, the incident was contained to the kitchen area and prevented from developing into a larger structure fire.