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Kitchen fire: what to do
Pan on fire, oven or microwave: what to do in the first seconds, and when to just get out.
Get out if (4)
- The fire is bigger than a pan, or spreadingLeave, shut the door behind you if you can, and call the fire service from outside: 911 US, 999 UK, 101 or 112 India.
- The room is filling with smoke
- You are not sure you can put it out
- Once you are out, stay out
Pan on fire (6)
- Turn off the burner, if it is safe to reach
- Never use water on an oil fireIt can make burning oil explode out of the pan.
- Slide a metal lid or baking sheet over the panDo it from the side, with your arm covered if you can.
- Leave the lid on until the pan is completely cool
- Do not carry the pan outside or to the sink
- Do not use flour or sugarThey can flare up.
Oven or microwave on fire (5)
- Keep the door shut
- Turn it off, and unplug it if the plug is safe to reach
- Wait for the flames to go out
- Still burning after a minute or two, or smoke is spreading? Get out and call
- Have it checked before you use it again
Afterwards (5)
- Open the windows to clear smoke
- Cool any burn under cool running water for 20 minutesNo ice, butter or creams. Get medical help for large burns or burns on the face, hands or genitals.
- Get medical help for coughing or breathing trouble
- Not sure it is fully out? Call the fire service
- Tell your insurer or landlord and take photos
Be ready next time (5)
- Keep a lid or baking sheet near the stove
- Stay in the kitchen while fryingIf you must leave, turn the burner off.
- If oil smokes, turn off the burner
- Test your smoke alarm monthly
- Keep towels and paper away from the burners
Written from www.usfa.fema.gov
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