Grease Fire Safety

11/2/2021 (Permalink)

Know what to do before the instance so you can be prepared in case of emergency

Grease fires can be incredibly dangerous when they begin. Follow these simple tips to keep your home safe from this event:PREVENTION:- Never leave the pot or pan unattended. This is the leading cause of grease fires.- Heat oil slowly- Add food slowly and gently to prevent oil splashing- Keep anything flammable away from the stovetop- Never put frozen food into hot grease- Always keep a metal pot lid on the counter to quickly smother a pan fireIF FIRE STARTS:- If fire has spread beyond the cooktop, call 911 and SERVPRO. It takes less then five minutes for a room to be engulfed in flames.- If fire is small, smother it with salt.- Use a Class K fire extinguisher as a last resort. This is a wet chemical extinguisher. SERVPRO of Norwood/West Roxbury is here for you, 24/7/365, to assist you and your home/commercial property in case disaster strikes. Keep our number in your emergency contacts: (781) 769-9125