Cooking safety
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries.
- Stay in the kitchen when you fry, grill or broil.
- Keep a lid nearby. If a pan catches fire, slide the lid on and turn off the burner.
- Never throw water on a grease fire.
- Keep towels, oven mitts and packaging away from the stovetop.
- Keep kids and pets 3 feet away from the stove.
In an emergency, always call 911.
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Thanksgiving cooking
Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for home cooking fires.
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Outdoor burning & brush fires
Dry leaves and wind make spring and fall prime time for brush fires.
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Fireplaces & wood stoves
Have the chimney checked before the first fire of the season.
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