Friday, June 19, 2015

How to Avoid Kitchen Fires

Most Home Fires Start in the Kitchen

Kitchen fire

Be mindful of what you are cooking. (Photo Credits)

 

The kitchen is a place where there usually is an open flame. Due to this, kitchen fires could sometimes be inevitable especially to those who may not practice kitchen safety.

Website metlifeyourlife.com says kitchen fires usually root from unattended cooking and grease fires. Some in fact may have forgotten that they are preparing a meal, and that it is cooking in the stove or oven. “A simple grease fire can escalate quickly, spreading to surrounding cabinets and other combustible materials and engulfing the kitchen or the entire house.”

To prevent kitchen fire, they shared several tips here.

Be mindful of open flames that are lit indoors at all times.

homeadvisorhomesource.com meantime shared 10 tips to avoid ‘pan frying disasters’ that ultimately lead to kitchen fire. “The kitchen is a gathering place in many homes, but did you know that more home fires start in the kitchen than in any other area of the home? Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire-related injuries. This means it is important for everyone to know how to prevent fires in the kitchen.”

Read the tips here.

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To inspire you to be vigilant from kitchen and house fires, here is a video shared by myfoxphilly.com where a six year old boy helped his grandma to safety when fire broke out of their house. When the smoke alarms went off, the young boy went to his grandmother to lead her out of the house safely.  “The family says they are thankful for the fire training Josh received at school, and the smoke alarms the fire department installed inside the home a year ago.”

Read the rest of the heroic story of the six year old boy here. US Fire Administration

Taking note of simple fire safety tips, could indeed go a long way especially when emergency strikes. Kitchen fires can happen in just about any home and this could take place anytime.

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