They may seem obvious, but were all guilty of these habits.
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ItsNational Fire Prevention Week, and fittingly, this years theme surrounds cooking safety.
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You dont monitor your active stove or oven.
It may seem obvious, but were all at least a little guilty.
McKelvey stated that this is a no-go.
Home Cooking Fires report.
You leave flammable or combustible items around an open flame.
You assume that your electric stove wont cause a fire.
Leaving anything flammable around these burners is still unadvised, even if it seems otherwise.
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Your pot handles face you while youre cooking.
Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove, she explained.
Keep a lid nearby when cooking.
If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner.
You leave your kids and pets unattended in the active kitchen space.
For more kitchen safety advice, check out this list of10 things in your kitchen you should throw away.
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