Kitchen fire

To prevent a kitchen fire:

- Do not leave food cooking on the stove unattended;

- Do not leave wooden spoons in a hot pan;

- Do not fill a frying pan with oil by more than one-third. Oil is a flammable liquid that can self-ignite at temperatures above 350⁰C;

- Do not place wet food in a frying pan; before frying, wipe it with a towel to prevent oil splattering;

- Keep electrical cords away from the stove;

- Do not hang kitchen towels over the stove or place pot holders on it;

- Do not leave switched-on heating appliances near curtains;

- Be careful when cooking in loose clothing; long hems or sleeves can easily be scorched or ignited.

If oil catches fire (in a pot or pan):

- Do not try to move the burning pan;

- Turn off the burner; if possible, turn off the gas and electricity supply;

- Cover the pan or pot with a lid, using a pot holder or a rough cloth to protect your hands from the fire;

- You can also try to cut off air supply using a towel: spread it out in front of you and throw it over the pan, covering it completely;

- Leave the cookware covered until the oil cools down, otherwise the fire will flare up again;

- If burning oil or fat gets on the floor or walls, use laundry detergent to extinguish the fire by pouring it over the flames;

- If you cannot extinguish the fire, immediately report it to the rescue service by calling 101, and warn your neighbors;

- Close the kitchen door and pour water on it from the corridor to prevent the fire from spreading throughout the apartment.