Tips for Kitchen Fires
11/2/2018 (Permalink)
Did you know...
A majority of fires that take place in homes begin in the kitchen.
The holiday season is approaching, which means that many of us will be spending a lot more time in the kitchen. This also means that, with every pumpkin pie and each batch of Christmas cookies you make, there is a greater risk of a fire emergency.
Aside from calling 9-1-1, which should be one of your first moves, here are some quick tips for dealing with a fire emergency in your kitchen.
- Always watch your cooking; don't leave anything unattended.
- Set a timer so that you don't accidentally burn something or forget that an appliance is being used.
- If something on the stove catches on fire and it is small, cover it with a lid and turn off the burner.
- Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen near your cooking area where it is easily accessible.
- Add baking soda to a grease fire, not water.
- Clean your appliances regularly so that grease does not accumulate and start a fire.
- Clean and dust around and behind appliances, as dust accumulation can cause fires if it is close to electrical wiring.
- Keep flammable objects away from cooking appliances, especially those things like tea towels and potholders.
- Install a smoke alarm in your kitchen.
- Test your smoke alarms and make sure they will work when you most need them!
Keep these quick tips in mind, and prevent a major fire damage emergency from taking place in your home this season!