Follow These Tips to Prevent a Kitchen Fire Catastrophe | SERVPRO of Los Angeles

10/15/2021 (Permalink)

Follow These Tips to Prevent a Kitchen Fire Catastrophe

Kitchen fires can be a common and scary reality for many, and they often occur unexpectedly and spread rapidly. 

According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments respond to over 170,000 fires each year that involve cooking equipment, including ovens, stoves, grills, and barbecues. Prevent the unthinkable with these tips:

• Make sure your appliances are in good working order. This includes ovens, burners, and any other kitchen areas.
• Never leave cooking food unattended. If you do, it could lead to the fire spreading or getting out of your control before you notice and turn it off.
• Make sure kitchen elements are turned off if you need to leave a room for any reason, even if it's only for a few moments.
• Never throw water on a grease fire. This will only spread the flames and make them worse!
• Have a fire escape plan in place, especially if you have children or pets. With any fire, it's important to be able to get out of the house safely and quickly.

If you experience a kitchen fire and need water or fire damage cleanup services, contact the team at SERVPRO today. We will help you restore your home with the fire damage and water cleanup services you can trust.