Kitchen fire safety

Cooking doesn’t normally present a lot of danger. You might nick your finger while chopping vegetables or manage to burn a pan of roasting potatoes, but in terms of actual danger to ourselves or our homes, not so much. Except for grease fires. Do you know what to do if your cooking oil catches fire?A grease fire happens when your cooking oil becomes too hot. When heating, oils first start to boil, then they’ll start smoking, and then they’ll catch on fire.

Typically, Thanksgiving is one of the peak days for cooking fires, which is the top cause of home fires in the U.S. Most often, these emergencies are caused by unattended cooking — a common behavior shared by nearly 70 percent of us, as shown in a national American Red Cross survey earlier this...

As many of you know, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. This new infographic, developed by NFPA, highlights important

Keeping your family safe in your home means becoming aware of what can happen, and how to prevent it. Ace Handyman Services is here to help protect your home and your family during Fire Safety Week with some helpful kitchen safety tips. #FireSafetyWeek #FirePrevention #HomeProtection #AceHandymanServices Every Ace Handyman Services is a Locally Owned and Independently Operated Franchise of Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc. www.acehandymanservices.com

Keep a box of baking soda in the cabinet closest to our oven, just to be safe.

Many factors can cause a flame in the kitchen to become out of control, such as leaving something unattended on the stovetop or grease buildup igniting. Electric appliances in poor condition can also create fires, such as toaster ovens and microwaves. Cooking oil and other flammable liquids can also pose a fire risk.

Ensure that fire extinguisher is working. 🔥🧯

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