TikToker LaTeasha Brost became an instant sensation after posting a video of her humorous yet dangerous reaction to a kitchen fire, teaching internet users the importance of fire safety.
A Connecticut TikToker has made headlines after a video of her stumbling through a kitchen fire went viral, showcasing the importance of fire safety and sparking humorous reactions from viewers.
LaTeasha Brost, who co-manages a TikTok account with 6 million followers, shared the footage captured by a pet camera in her apartment's living room. The video opens with Brost's panicked voice as a cooking pan bursts into flames: "Fire! Babe, we have a fire!"
"Babe, what [do] I do?" she exclaims, eliciting an equally perplexed response from her wife: "I don't know, go outside."
Brost's initial attempt to douse the flames in the kitchen sink only worsens the fire, a mistake she later acknowledged in her TikTok post. "Sharing this because we didn't know what to do and although we are very embarrassed, we hope people can learn from this, so they don't make the same mistake as we did," she wrote.
The video concludes with Brost running toward an exit and dropping the flaming pan, but she stumbles over her couch and falls to the ground. The fire eventually goes out after the pan hits the floor. While Brost escaped with only second-degree burns, she acknowledged the severity of the situation and the importance of knowing what to do in case of a fire.
"When that happens, you really don't have much time to think and the only thing I could think of was you put a fire out with water," she explained in a follow-up clip. "Obviously, you do not put an oil fire out with water. And I knew this, but at the time, my brain was everywhere."
Brost also addressed the viral nature of the video and the mixed reactions it has received. "It's okay if you laugh... there was no apartment damage and luckily only received 2nd-degree burns. This is exactly what you SHOULD NOT DO!" she wrote on her original post.
The video has garnered millions of views and sparked discussions about fire safety and the importance of staying calm in an emergency situation. Brost's humorous yet relatable response has resonated with countless viewers, reminding them of the importance of being prepared and knowing what to do in case of a fire.
Despite the dangerous situation, Brost's video has also brought a sense of humor to the topic of fire safety, reminding viewers that even in the most precarious moments, there can be room for a chuckle.
