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By Fire Marshal William Daywalt
November 13, 2024

Careless cooking starts more residential fires than any other cause. It is easy to develop bad cooking habits, so don’t get burned. Practice kitchen safety and cook smart!

• Never leave food cooking unattended.
• Cook with the lowest effective temperature.
• Do not store cooking fat on the stovetop. A burner on the stovetop could be turned on and start a grease fire.
• Plug-in appliances only when you intend to use the.
• Keep metal out of the microwave and use microwave-safe dishes.
• Keep cooking surfaces clean.
• Do not wear clothing with loose-fitting sleeves while cooking.
• Keep pot handles turned toward the back of the stove to prevent a pot from being knocked off the stove.
• Supervise young children in the kitchen. Keep a kid-safe zone from ovens and stovetops.
• Do not touch or move a flaming pot. By doing so, you may spread the fire or burn yourself.
• Slowly remove the lids of containers heated in a microwave oven. The steam inside the containers can cause severe burns.
• Remove towels, potholders, plastic bags, and other combustible items from around the stovetop.
• Do not hang curtains or other items above stovetops.
• Hang paper towel racks, and towels away from toaster, toaster ovens, and any other heat-producing appliances.
• Do not store electrical appliances in cabinets that have the chance of becoming wet.
• Replace any electrical appliances that have frayed or loose cords or wires that get hot while the appliance is in use.

Stay safe UM.


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