FACTS
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The leading cause of
fires in the kitchen is
unattended cooking.
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Most cooking fires in the
home involve the stovetop.
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Cooking brings family and friends together, provides
an outlet for creativity and can be relaxing. But did
you know that cooking fires are the number one
cause of home fires and home injuries? By following
a few safety tips you can prevent these fires.
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“COOK WITH CAUTION”
KKK Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed
alcohol don’t use the stove or stovetop.
KKK Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling,
boiling, or broiling food.
KKK If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food,
check it regularly, stay in the kitchen while food is
cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you
are cooking.
KKK Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts,
wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains
— away from your stovetop.
If you have a small (grease) cooking fire and
decide to fight the fire...
KKK On the stovetop, smother the flames by sliding a lid
over the pan and turning off the burner. Leave the
pan covered until it is completely cooled.
KKK For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the
door closed.
If you have any doubt about fighting a
small fire…
KKK Just get out! When you leave, close the door
behind you to help contain the fire.
KKK Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from
outside the home.
Cooking and Kids
Have a “kid-free zone” of at
least 3 feet around the stove
and areas where hot food or
drink is prepared or carried.
NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169
Your Source for SAFETY Information
www.nfpa.org/education
Florida State Fire Marshal
