Prevention and Tips in Case of a Fire
Have at Least One Working Smoke Detector
- Make sure to test it every month. Ideally you would have a smoke detector in every room
Have a Fire Extinguisher
- Having fire extinguishers in the garage and the kitchen can help you halt a fire in its tracks.
In the Kitchen
- Use baking soda or a fire extinguisher to put out grease fires. Never use flour or water! They can make the fire spread.
- For small, stove top fires you can place a lid on the pan, turn the heat off and wait for the fire to suffocate.
- If you have a fire in the oven keep the oven door shut and turn off the heat. This will also suffocate the fire.
In the Garage
- Oily rags can spontaneously combust. Make sure to not to leave them in a pile and to wash them right away
If You Can't Control the Fire
Get everyone out of the house and call 911!
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