Did you know that the majority of house fires are the result of cooking? In fact, studies show that cooking results in approximately 400,000 fires every year in single family homes and multiple family dwellings. Add to that the number of fires that go unreported and the total is more like 3.5 million residential fires.

Kitchen Fire

 

Here are some tips from the Orange County (Calif) Fire Authority to help prevent most of these fires:

Putting Out Fire

 

These are just some of the common-sense reminders that can help to prevent a fire, or severe injury or death. A small amount of caution can make a world of difference. Remember what your mother said: don’t play with fire!

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