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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:
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​ Don't leave cooking appliances unattended when in use
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Ensure cooking appliances are fully turned off when not in use​
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Keep flammable items away from cooking appliances, even when off
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Keep a fire extinguisher near the stove or in the kitchen​
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Never put flammable items in an oven
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