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A pan of grease catches fire on the stove. What should you do?

Smother a grease fire with a lid and turn off the burner. Never use water.

  1. Throw a cup of water on it
  2. Cover it with a lid and turn off the burner ✔
  3. Carry the pan to the sink

Why: Water makes burning grease splash and spreads the fire. A lid cuts off the fire's air, and turning off the burner stops the heat. Baking soda also works on a small grease fire.

Huh, didn't know that: Baking soda also works on a small grease fire.

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Sources

  1. U.S. Fire Administration: Cooking fire safety https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prevent-fires/cooking/
  2. Massachusetts Department of Fire Services: Cooking Fire and Burn Safety https://www.mass.gov/doc/cooking-fire-and-burn-safety-english/download
  3. NFPA: Cooking safety https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/cooking
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