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By far, most fires begin in the kitchen. Fire, heat, and oils used together in small spaces can make fires ignite quickly.

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Stay in the kitchen when you fry, boil, grill or broil food.

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The proximity of water and hot surfaces to the electric cords of countertop appliances also create danger in the kitchen. To keep your kitchen safer, abide by these rules:

  • Never leave food to cook unattended. It is the number one cause of cooking-related fires.
  • Respect your range. Ranges (especially electric) cause the most home-cooking fires.
  • Fry carefully. Frying food is another cooking activity likely to result in a fire.
  • Know what to do in case of fire. More than half of non-fatal injuries from home cooking fires happen when the injured party attempted to extinguish a kitchen fire themselves.

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Stay safe by cooking smart.

Put smoke alarms at least 10 feet from a cooking appliance.

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NEVER remove batteries from a smoke alarm!

If your smoke alarm sounds when you’re cooking or taking a steamy shower, resist the temptation to remove the battery. Instead:

  • Press the “hush” button on the device and open a window or door to clear the room.
  • Wave a towel or magazine in front of the alarm to get fresh air circulating.
  • Temporarily move the smoke alarm farther away.

Removing a battery or otherwise disabling a smoke alarm can be a deadly mistake.

SOURCE: National Fire Protection Association

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