How to ...Prevent Kitchen Fires

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Common Facts Regarding Kitchen Fires
 2 out of 3 residential fires begin in the kitchen
 Most kitchen fires occur between 5pm and 6pm
 Most fires are started by people between the ages of 19 and 49
 Family members usually extinguish these fires
 1 out of every 2 fires are put out incorrectly, resulting in more property damage and injury
 75% of all cooking fires happen when the person preparing the food leaves the room
 42% of people who have died in cooking fires were asleep

Steps You Can Take To Prevent Kitchen Fires
 Don’t leave cooking food unattended and stay awake
 Always remain present when using the stove top, oven and microwave
 Avoid wearing loose clothing while cooking
 Turn pot handles inward and keep lids handy in case needed
 Smother grease fires - Never pour water on a grease fire (it will cause
the fire to flare)
 Turn off burner, and carefully cover the pan with a lid
 Remove burning pan from stove carefully
 Always protect skin and hair from flames
 Turn off hood fans so fire does not spread to ducts (and other areas of
the home)
 Keep stove tops and ovens clean
 Keep flammable objects away from the stove
 Dishtowels, potholders and curtains should be at least 3 feet away from
stove

Most Importantly
DO NOT PANIC!
If fire is not put out
quickly, call the Fire
Department