Since more fires begin in the kitchen than any other room in the house, I thought it would be a good idea to review the recipe for mimimizing the risk of a kitchen fire.
Never leave cooking unattended.
If you must leave the kitchen, turn OFF the burner.
Keep your stovetop and cooking area clean and free of combustibles
Such as potholders, towels and curtains
Always clean appliances after cooking to prevent grease build-up
Keep the lid for the pan inwhich you are cooking handy
If a fire start in the pan, slide the lid on and turn off the burner.
Don't ever try to carry a pan with burning grease to the sink or outside
Practice fire safety techniques with children
Never leave them to cook in the kitchen without the suervision of an adult.
