Kitchen Fire Prevention Tips for your Stark County Home

1/16/2019 (Permalink)

Soot damage from a kitchen fire.

SERVPRO of S&E Stark County was called out to do a fire cleanup in Alliance Ohio over the holiday season. The homeowner had left grease on the stove and left the room. Did you know that most fires occur in the kitchen than any part of the home and cooking is the number one cause of home fires. 

Kitchen Fire Safety Tips:

• Stay in the kitchen while you are cooking dinner.
• Be aware of all flammable items around your stove top that could catch on fire.
• Watch your clothing to make sure it doesn't get caught in a flame.
• Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
• Never throw hot grease into your garbage.
• When you are finished cooking, blow out any candles.
• Be prepared to put out a fire.
• Change batteries in your smoke detector.
• Have a fire escape plan in case fire gets to big to handle.
• If caught on fire: Stop, Drop and Roll.

It is important to call a restoration company during the firs 48 hours after a fire damages your home. It makes the difference between restoring your personal items or having to replace your items. SERVPRO of S&E offers smoke & soot removal and deodorization to restore your home to preloss condition.

Call SERVPRO of S&E Stark County at 330-823-4088.