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Cooking is often a relaxing and fun task that brings family and friends together. FEMA PHOTO
It can be a great way to showcase a person’s creativity and love of good food. But When cooking at home, never leave the stove unattended. Make the kitchen a no-children and
cooking is also the number-one cause of home fires and home injuries. Being pet-free zone.
mindful while cooking, however, can go a long way to helping prevent these fires.
ABC fire extinguisher: This is considered the best option to avoid accelerating
Here’s what all cooks need to know. grease fires.
Cooking fires are the number-one cause of home fires and home injuries. The
leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. It’s important to be Smoke detector — Get one with a pause button in case of any false alarms.
alert to prevent cooking fires. Oven mitts to protect the hands.
Be alert when preparing a meal. Those who are sleepy or have consumed alco- Remember that kitchens or cooking areas really should be a kid-free and pet-
hol should not use the stove or stovetop. free zone. Hopefully you’ll never have to put this knowledge to the test, but it’s
Stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling or broiling food. Before leaving the best to be prepared at all times.
kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.
If simmering, baking, roasting or boiling food, check it regularly. Remain in the
home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging,
towels or curtains — away from the stovetop.
If a cooking fire does happen, just get out! When leaving, close the door to help
contain the fire. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after departing safely.
Those who try to fight the fire should ensure others are getting out and they
have a clear way out.
Keep a lid nearby when cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire
by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered
until it is completely cooled. For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door
closed.
Keep an eye on what you fry. Be alert when cooking anything but especially
while using grease or oil.
When cooking, keep the following items on hand for quick reactions to emer-
gencies:

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