Never leave your cooking unattended. Even if the phone or doorbell rings. Remember - fires start when your attention stops.
If a deep fat frying pan catches fire turn off the heat if it's safe to do so - but never lean over the pan to the controls.
Reserve several berries for garnish. Press remaining berries through a fine sieve. Add sugar and wine; stir well; chill. Soften gelatin in cold water. Add boiling water; stir to dissolve; cool.
Combine gelatin and strawberry mixture; beat until fluffy and slightly thickened. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into non-stick 2 qt mold (or very lightly oiled one.) Chill at least 3 hours.