DON'T let the heat of a Valentine’s Day encounter turn into a burning situation, advises Surrey Fire & Rescue Service.

Firefighters had some light-hearted words for anyone planning to rustle up a romantic dinner later.

“Please keep an eye on your cooking and make sure to turn off the heat – on your appliances – if you get distracted,” said a spokesman.

“Make sure your smoke alarms are working, and set hearts on fire… not your home.”

The fire service even tweeted out a handy poem for would-be gourmet Valentine’s:

Roses are red, Fire engines are too.

Be careful of kitchen fires. Or we’ll be visiting you!