| π₯ STOP GREASE FIRES BEFORE THEY START! π₯
Kitchen Safety Starts With You
π« What NOT To Do
β’ Never use water on a grease fire
β’ Do NOT move a burning pan
β’ Do NOT hesitate to get out if the fire grows
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What TO Do
β’ Stay in the kitchen while cooking
β’ Keep a close eye on anything frying or heating oil
β’ Smother flames with a lid or baking sheet
β’ Turn off the heat if itβs safe to do so
β’ Use a Class K fire extinguisher if trained
β’ Evacuate immediately and call 911 if needed
π Quick Fact
Grease fires are one of the leading causes of residential kitchen fires in the United States, with unattended cooking contributing to nearly one-third of all home fire incidents. These fires can escalate rapidly and are especially dangerous because using water to extinguish them can cause the flames to spread.
π‘ Remember: Watch What You Heat β Never Leave Cooking Unattended |
