KITCHEN FIRE NIGHTMARE

8/24/2020 (Permalink)

This house destroyed by kitchen fire.

The number one cause of home fires is cooking fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. Unattended cooking was the cause of this kitchen fire that destroyed this entire home.

There are numerous helpful recommendations to help avoid kitchen fires.

* While cooking NEVER leave food unattended.

* Wearing loose sleeves on clothing while cooking is never a good idea.

*Make sure to clean cooking surfaces on a routine basis to eliminate grease buildup.

*Have a routine before leaving the house or going to bed to make sure the stove is turned off.

*DO NOT keep flammable items near the oven.

*Whenever you are cooking utilize the timer to remember the stove is ON.

*DO NOT allow children around the cooking area.

*Always have a fire extinguisher close to the stove.

*Remember to regularly replace the smoke detector batteries.

*Install smoke detectors in the kitchen and near bedrooms in the house.

SERVPRO of Bullitt & N. Nelson counties is locally owned and able to respond quickly to any fire damage emergency.