{"id":3600,"date":"2022-11-20T11:34:07","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T18:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/?p=3600"},"modified":"2022-11-20T11:34:07","modified_gmt":"2022-11-20T18:34:07","slug":"calfire-54-of-home-cooking-fires-are-midday-10a-to-5p-on-thanksgiving-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/11\/20\/calfire-54-of-home-cooking-fires-are-midday-10a-to-5p-on-thanksgiving-day\/","title":{"rendered":"CALFIRE &#8211; 54% of Home Cooking Fires are Midday 10a TO 5p on Thanksgiving Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<pre>Cris Alarcon, News@InEDC.com<\/pre>\n<p>PLACERVILLE, California (InEDC) Nov 20, 2022 \u2014 Thanksgiving is one of CAL FIRE\u2019s busiest days responding to home cooking fires.<\/p>\n<p>54% are midday between 10a &amp; 5p, when people are making the holiday meal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep the stovetop clear from combustible items. Don\u2019t be a holiday statistic.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<header class=\"title\">\n<h2>23 Important Cooking Safety Tips<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<figure class=\"post-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" title=\"23 Important Cooking Safety Tips\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolinerangehoods.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PLFW_544_white_kitchen-800x550.jpeg\" alt=\"PLFW 544 wall range hood\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"post-excerpt\">\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3 ai-close ai-close-fit\" data-ai=\"WzMsMCwiU2lkZWJhciBGbG9hdGluZyIsIiIsMl0=\">\n<div class=\"ai-attributes\">Cooking safety is critical. Luckily, it\u2019s not hard to stay safe in the kitchen. In this list, we\u2019ll go over some surprisingly simple safety tips. They can make a huge difference in the safety of you and your loved ones in your indoor and outdoor kitchen.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolinerangehoods.com\/blog\/cooking-safety-tips\/#\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><\/label><input id=\"item\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Dont_wear_loose_clothing\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Don\u2019t wear loose clothing.<\/h2>\n<p>Loose clothing can hang and make contact with grill grates or catch on oven doors. You don\u2019t want this to cause a fire. Accessories like hats or scarves could fall onto the grill as well. Take them off before you start grilling or cooking indoors.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Keep_flammable_liquids_and_materials_away_from_open_flames\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Keep flammable liquids and materials away from open flames.<\/h2>\n<p>Grills and gas ranges produce a lot of heat, so it\u2019s possible for surrounding materials to catch fire if they\u2019re too close to the heat source. Keep your cooking area clear of combustible materials and other items that may catch fire.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Dont_leave_your_food_unsupervised_while_cooking\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Don\u2019t leave your food unsupervised while cooking.<\/h2>\n<p>One of the leading causes of cooking fires indoors and outdoors is an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/\/-\/media\/Files\/News-and-Research\/Fire-statistics-and-reports\/US-Fire-Problem\/Fire-causes\/oscooking.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unattended cooking area<\/a>. If you\u2019re multitasking or distracted, it\u2019s easy to forget about your food. Be extra cautious when cooking, especially outdoors. If you go inside to do something else, you may not walk past the grill and notice that it\u2019s on.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Make_sure_pot_handles_do_not_extend_past_the_stovetop\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Make sure pot handles do not extend past the stovetop.<\/h2>\n<p>You can easily knock pots and pans over by running into the handles. In some cases, they\u2019ll fall off the stove entirely. This is incredibly dangerous as you can burn yourself and potentially cause a grease fire.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"In_the_event_of_a_grease_fire_turn_off_the_heat_source_and_smother_it_with_a_lid_Douse_the_fire_with_baking_soda_if_available\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>In the event of a grease fire, turn off the heat source and smother it with a lid. Douse the fire with baking soda if available.<\/h2>\n<p>The first thing to do if a grease fire occurs is turn off the heat source. Then find a lid and smother the fire to deprive it of oxygen. If you don\u2019t have a lid, apply baking soda or salt to the fire to extinguish it. Don\u2019t attempt to remove the pan from the stove as it will be dangerously hot.<\/p>\n<p>If baking soda or salt is not enough, use a fire extinguisher to douse the fire. This can also lead to some splashing of oil so it is the last resort. Don\u2019t get too close to the fire when using the fire extinguisher.<\/p>\n<p>Do not use water to douse a grease fire. It may spread the fire and splash oil which is dangerous.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"In_the_event_of_a_microwave_or_oven_fire_turn_off_the_heat_and_unplug_the_appliance_Use_a_fire_extinguisher_to_douse_the_fire\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>In the event of a microwave or oven fire, turn off the heat and unplug the appliance. Use a fire extinguisher to douse the fire.<\/h2>\n<p>Follow the same process with a microwave oven fire, but unplug the appliance as well. You can use a fire extinguisher, baking soda, or salt to extinguish the fire.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Keep_kids_and_pets_away_from_the_cooking_area\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Keep kids and pets away from the cooking area.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"23 Important Cooking Safety Tips\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/EsVYZgcjkvzvA4mnJV8US5SoPFbhszckqcQebc3oBmIB6NDP9GYs98W9JJhhvUJXahwbPejvkAbCUiDknY-N4f0JIRAlv5gWVf-DVdRL8G_M5A8yxLFjdHFFHT6kj8aYtvDdWnhJ\" alt=\"Outdoor kitchen with hood over grill - important cooking safety tips\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>This is a no-brainer, as you don\u2019t want kids or pets to injure themselves by knocking something over in the cooking area. You\u2019ll be working with high heat so it\u2019s best to keep the in-and-out traffic at a minimum.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"If_you_cannot_contain_a_cooking_fire_get_out_of_the_area_and_call_9-1-1\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>If you cannot contain a cooking fire, get out of the area and call 9-1-1.<\/h2>\n<p>Notify anyone in the household and get out as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>54% are midday between 10a &#038; 5p, when people are making the holiday meal.<br \/>\nCooking safety is critical. 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