Fire Prevention Month

In support of the theme of National Fire Prevention Week, “Serving Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen", Oregon's fire and life safety agencies are encouraged to inform, educate, and motivate residents to focus on practicing safe fire behavior in the kitchen throughout the month of October.

This includes encouraging Oregon's residents to use these Cooking fire safety tips:

• Keep an eye on what you're cooking- don't leave cooking unattended.
• Keep your cooking areas clean and clear of combustibles (potholders, food packaging, towels, etc.) and wipe up surface spills.
• Create a three-foot kid and pet free zone around the stove.
• Older children should only cook with permission and under the supervision of an adult.
• Have a lid or cookie sheet within reach while cooking (to smother flames) in case of a fire.

Safety tips for if a cooking fire does start:

• Put a lid on it! Slide a lid over the pan (from the side) and then turn off the burner.
• Don't move the pan until the fire is completely extinguished and cooled, and don't try to transfer the pan to the sink.

If you cannot extinguish the fire:

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