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Cooking causes over 172,000 home structure fires annually, and is considered the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. Specifically, cooking caused 49% of reported home fires, 20% of reported home fire deaths and 42% of home fire injuries. Often, these fires are ignited by grease.
Knowing how to respond quickly could be the difference between a minor kitchen fire and a devastating disaster. In an effort to keep your home and community safe, please share these grease fire tips with friends and family.
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It’s also important to remember that three out of five non-fatal home cooking fire injuries occurred when the victim tried to fight the fire themselves. The most common injuries sustained were burns to the hands and lower arms.
Information from: firerescue1.com2024-10-25 09:47:13