Cooking, The Leading Cause Of House Fires

Cooking is the leading cause of house fires. Prevention is key and it's important to keep your kitchen clean and organized, have good equipment, know how to use an extinguisher, and understand the difference between a grease fire and a regular fire. Don't leave cooking food unattended, be careful when using cooking oils and grease, keep pot holders and dish towels away from the stove, keep long sleeves tucked and hair pulled back, install a smoke detector near your kitchen, and call 911 if you can't contain a fire.