Brittany Edney:
Firefighters across the state responded to more than 8,100 home fires last year and 33% of those were caused by cooking. So using a little caution can prevent a kitchen disaster.
Speaker 2:
The best setup is to make sure that you use the rear burners as much as possible. And when you’re putting the pots on the rear burner, make sure that you always keep the handles turned towards the rear of the stove.
Brittany Edney:
And always have a kid-free zone.
Speaker 2:
Basically keep three feet in front of the stove free from all pets and children. That way you’re preventing them from coming anywhere near the stove.
Brittany Edney:
Never leave food unattended and if you have a dish in the oven, a kitchen timer is a simple tool that reminds you to check the progress. But should a fire ignite, never throw water on it.
Speaker 2:
Put the oven mat on. Take the lid, slide it across the pan and turn off the stove.
Brittany Edney:
One safety products you can keep in your home is this StoveTop FireStop. All you need to do is put it underneath your vent and then if a fire does break out, it will release chemicals which will help extinguish it.
Speaker 2:
Because of all of the things that we’ve talked about, it needs to be a reminder to people that you need to make certain that you do have working smoke alarms.
Brittany Edney:
In High Point, Brittany Edney, News 14 Carolina.
