With restaurants closed in many states and communities, we will certainly be cooking more at home. So, it’s’ a good time the remember that cooking is a leading cause of house fires – make sure it doesn’t happen to you!
60% of house fires start in the kitchen, but these fires can be prevented! Take these simple steps to keep your family safe:
- Don’t leave the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.
- Keep the stovetop area clean and free of clutter.
- Tie back hair and loose clothing.
- Keep a lid nearby to slide over a small grease fire and keep it on until the pan is cool–NEVER put water on a grease fire.
Frying is a leading cause of kitchen fires – stay safe AND healthy and consider baking or broiling your food instead!
Cooking Matters: Modeling Kitchen Fire Safety
Protege a su Familia de un Incendio
Protect Your Family From Scalds and Burns
Find more information on kitchen safety and other prevention tips, here.