Kitchen Fires and How to Prevent them from Happening

2/27/2020 (Permalink)

This was what was left after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a home in Newberry, SC.

More than half of house fires start in the kitchen not because of your awesome cooking – because sometimes we just haven’t been educated on how to prevent them from happening. Safe cooking tips are crucial in preventing kitchen fires. Your wardrobe is important when cooking – do not wear lose clothing while cooking they can easily catch fire.  Pat down poultry – wet chicken can spark a grease fire if it’s wet going into the hot grease.  Never use water to put out a grease fire – it will make things worse. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. If you do not have an extinguisher use baking powder to put out the flames. If you experience an oven fire – close the door – the fire will extinguish by itself.  Following these few fire safety tips can help prevent a fire from occurring – most of all don’t panic and call 911 if you feel your home is in danger.