Monday, March 14, 2016
Ten tips to help prevent cooking fires:  
 
  • Never leave cooking food unattended.
  • Check your food regularly while cooking and remain in the home while cooking.
  • Use a timer so you’ll remember that the stove or oven is on.
  • Don’t wear loose clothing or dangling sleeves while cooking.
  • Keep the kids away from the cooking area.
  • Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stove, oven or any other appliance in the kitchen that generates heat.
  • Clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease buildup.
  • Consider purchasing a fire extinguisher to keep in your kitchen.
  • Always check the kitchen before going to bed or leaving the home to make sure all stoves, ovens, and small appliances are turned off.
  • Install a smoke alarm near your kitchen, on each level of your home, near sleeping areas, and inside and outside bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed. Use the test button to check it each month. Replace all batteries at least once a year.
 Home Cooking Equipment Fires by Factor contributing to Ignition
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