Three people were taken to Woodstock hospital with smoke inhalation following a grease fire in a kitchen Sunday afternoon.

Fire Cpt. Robert Tabor said one man, believed to be in his late teens or early 20s, also had third-degree burns to his feet and a hand.

The fire in the home at Light Street in Woodstock caused about $5,000 damage.

A neighbour and the occupants used pillows and shoes to contain the fire.

Tabor said everyone will be OK.

"It could have been a lot worse," he said.