🔥 KITCHEN FIRES START IN SECONDS—ARE YOU READY TO STOP ONE?
Most home fires begin in the kitchen… often from something as simple as leaving oil unattended for a minute.
🚨 FAST FACTS THAT MATTER
- 🍳 Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires
- đź•’ Most kitchen fires start in less than 5 minutes
- 🧯 Many become dangerous before anyone reacts
⚠️ COMMON FIRE TRIGGERS
- Leaving cooking oil unattended
- Overheating pans or deep frying
- Loose clothing near flames
- Towels or paper too close to the stove
- Electrical appliances near water or heat
🧯 WHAT TO DO IF FIRE STARTS
- đź”´ Turn off heat immediately (if safe)
- 🧂 For small pan fires: cover with a lid—never use water
- 🧯 Use a fire extinguisher (Class K or ABC)
- 🚪 Evacuate if flames grow
đźš« NEVER DO THIS
- ❌ Don’t pour water on oil fires
- ❌ Don’t try to carry a burning pan
- ❌ Don’t ignore smoke thinking it will stop
🧠SIMPLE RULE TO REMEMBER
👉 “Stay in the kitchen when cooking is on.”
🟡 BOTTOM LINE
A kitchen fire can grow from a small flame to a full emergency in moments—but quick action can stop it early.
