Preventing and Putting Out Grease Fires
1/27/2021 (Permalink)
Tips to Prevent a Grease Fire:
Never leave your pot or pan unattended. It takes less than 30 seconds for smoke to turn into firePay attention around fire. Don’t cook when intoxicated or tired.Remove as much moisture as possible from food before cooking. Never put frozen food into hot grease.Keep grease at the recommended temperature.Heat oil slowly.Add food slowly and gently to hot oil to avoid splatter.What to Do In Case of Grease Fire:
Turn off the burner.Remove the oxygen by either covering the pot/pan with a metal lid, smothering with baking soda or salt, or lastly, by using a fire extinguisher (this is the best method, if you have one available.)If these steps don't work, call 911 and get everyone out of the house. Close the door behind you to help contain the flames.What Not to Do In a Grease Fire:
Never try to put out a grease fire with any liquid. It will vaporize and cause steam explosions.Never carry the burning pot/pan outside. You are likely to spill the grease and spread the fire.Do not use anything glass or plastic to try to put out the fire. Glass will heat up and shatter and plastic will melt.Never use baking powder or flour as substitutes for salt or baking soda. They are combustible, and will spread the fire.If you are ever faced with a fire, Call SERVPRO of Orangeburg 24/7 365. (803)536-1285.
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