Keep yourself and your home safe

Unattended cooking accounts for 31% of all fires in the home

Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period, turn off the stove.

If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and

If you have any doubt fighting a small fire, just get out!
When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire: Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from outside the home.