Cooking Fire and Burn Safety

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  Cover a pan or grease fire with a lid and turn off the heat. Baking soda also works.
• Don't move a burning pan. 
• Don't use water or a fire extinguisher on a grease fire. 
• Stand by your pan. Don't leave food, grease or oils cooking on the stove top unattended.
• Wear short or tight-fitting sleeves when cooking. 
• Keep pot handles turned inward to prevent spills.
• Create a three-foot child-free zone around the stove. Keep pets away also.
• Keep combustible items like pot holders, towels, and paper or plastic bags away from burners.
• Don’t put metal in a microwave. Utensils, aluminum foil or twist-tie wraps can cause a fire.
• Use caution with microwaved food and liquid. They can become very hot. 
• Unplug appliances like toasters and coffee makers when not in use.
• Don’t use the oven for storage.

If a fire begins:

• If your clothing catches fire, STOP, DROP & ROLL to put out the flames. Put burns in cool running water for 10-15 minutes. Call 9-1-1 for help.
• For fires inside an oven or microwave, keep the door closed, turn off the appliance, and call the fire department.