City of Fayetteville Fire Department issued the following announcement on Jan. 16.
Did You Know?
-49% of home fires were caused by cooking.
-Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries in the US.
-31% of reported home cooking fires and 48% of cooking fire deaths are a result of unattended equipment
HERE SOME SAFETY TIPS
-Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling, or broiling food.
-Set a timer to remind you of cooking times.
-Ensure a 3-foot,Turn pot handles away from the stove’s edge and use the back burners when possible. kid-free zone around your cooking area.
-For oven fires, turn off the oven and leave the door closed.
Original source can be found here.
