Avoid Kitchen Fires in Mankato and Owatonna

6/4/2020 (Permalink)

If you experience a kitchen fire in Mankato or Owatonna, our team is ready to respond quickly. SERVPRO of Mankato / Owatonna 507-200-3700

Two out of every five home fires start in the kitchen while food is cooking. Aside from being damaging, they also account for 15% of home fire deaths and 38% of home fire injuries. Kitchen fires usually occur when heat, electricity, water, and grease meet. Grease fires being the most common type of kitchen fires. Unattended pots, pans, burners, and ovens can all lead to starting a fire in the kitchen. Use a timer to keep yourself checking heat sources and staying nearby the stove when things are getting hot! Keep flammable towels, mitts, wooden utensils, and curtains away from any heat sources. Try to keep distractions to a minimum, such as children and pets, who could also be a tripping risk. Be on alert and stay in the kitchen while cooking to monitor cooking and stay aware of possible hazards.

If you do find yourself facing a kitchen fire, what should you do?

1. DO NOT pour water on a grease fire, this will only further ignite it. Place a lit over a small grease fire to smother it.

2. If it is too large, get out and close the door behind you to slow the spread.

3. Call 9-1-1.

4. Stay outside and follow fire department instructions.

5. Contact SERVPRO of Mankato / Owatonna and your insurance agent.

The US fire departments respond to 173,200 cooking related home fires a year. 53% of those hurt in these fires were trying to fight the fire themselves. Stay alert, cook with cation, and when in doubt if you can fight the fire, just get out!

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Links:

https://nfpa.org/~/media/files/public-education/resources/safety-tip-sheets/cookingsafety.pdf

https://nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Top-fire-causes/Cooking