Kitchen Fire Cautions

11/2/2020 (Permalink)

Prevent kitchen fires

Each year, around the holidays, families gather together to celebrate by preparing a delicious feast.  However, not everyone practices safe cooking habits.

According to the National Fire Protection Agency, cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and injuries.  The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking.  It's important to be alert to prevent holiday cooking fires.

* Be on alert!  If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, do not use the stove top or oven.

*Stay in the kitchen while you are cooking food.

If you have a cooking fire, consider the following safety protocols to help keep you and your family safe.

* Just get out!  When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the flames.

* Call 9-1-1

* For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the oven door closed.

* If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and you have a clear path out.

* Keep a lid nearby when you're cooking to smother small grease fires.  Smother the fire by sliding the kid over the pan and turn off the stove top.  Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled.