Cooking Oil Fire Damages Kitchen in Wrightwood Home?

1/16/2024 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24 hours a day in San Bernardino County.

Our local Hesperia/Apple Valley and Barstow/Twentynine Palms, Victorville teams are leaders in fire damage restoration services in Wrightwood. Our technicians are trained and certified to clean and restore fire damage in homes and commercial properties. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires in the United States.  Here are some safety tips for cooking with oil from the NFPA:

• Always stay in the kitchen when frying on the stovetop.
• Keep an eye on what you fry. If you see wisps of smoke or the oil smells, immediately turn off the burner and/or carefully remove the pan from the burner. Smoke is a danger sign that the oil is too hot.
• Heat the oil slowly to the temperature you need for frying or sautéing.
• Add food gently to the pot or pan so the oil does not splatter.
• Always cook with a lid beside your pan. If you have a fire, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Do not remove the cover because the fire could start again. Let the pan cool for a long time. Never throw water on the fire.
• If the fire does not go out or you don’t feel comfortable sliding a lid over the pan, get everyone out of your home. Call the fire department from outside.

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When your home or commercial business in Wrightwood has a fire damage emergency, our local Hesperia/Apple Valley and Barstow/Twentynine Palms, Victorville teams are Here to Help. ® Call us today at 760-244-2566.

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