Most destructive home fires start in the kitchen.

Use an electric deep fryer with a temperature control.
Read the deep fryer's manufacture instructions for safe use and safe storage.
Always stay in the kitchen when you are deep frying. DO NOT LEAVE DEEP FRYER UNATTENDED.

Grease and oil heat very quickly and catch fire without warning. Be careful.
Keep paper towels, dishcloths, cardboard containers and plastics away from heat sources.

Avoid cooking when sleepy or drowsy from alcohol or medication.
Turn pot handles in to prevent children from pulling them down.
Keep the stove top, range hood, filter and fan clean; grease build up is a fire hazard.

Keep an extinguisher within easy reach. Contact your local fire department for advice on selection and operation of an extinguisher.

Putting out a cooking fire

• Never throw water onto a cooking fire. This will cause the fire to flare and spread.
• Always keep a lid nearby that fits the frying pan or pot. If overheated oil ignites turn off the heat and exhaust fan, then put the lid on the pot or pan to smother the flames.
• Never try to carry a pan of burning oil outside. The oil may splash over the edge and start new fires, or cause serious burns.
• No not put burning oil into the sink
• If the fire cannot be put out with a lid, get everyone outside and call the fire department.
• A BC rated extinguisher (suitable for flammable liquids and electrical equipment fires) may be used for small fires.

Putting out an oven fire

• Turn off the heat.
• Close the oven door and keep it closed
• If necessary, use a fire extinguisher.