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Cooking is the number one cause of structural fires across the US. It is estimated that nearly 48% of structure fires are , in fact, caused by cooking incidents. The following are ways you can prevent this from happening to you:

  • ​ Don't leave cooking appliances unattended when in use

  • Ensure cooking appliances are fully turned off when not in use​

  • Keep flammable items away from cooking appliances, even when off

  • Keep a fire extinguisher near the stove or in the kitchen​

  • Never put flammable items in an oven 

The FAST! Project

This site does not give information on how to stop fires, if you are in an emergency, please, contact 911!

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