How Do You Put Out A Kitchen Fire?
Fires have a greater chance of starting in your kitchen than anywhere else in your home. There are three kinds of fires; handling each one the right way will help keep the flames from spreading. For the best overall protection, purchase a multipurpose, dry-chemical extinguisher rated for Class A, B and C fires. Hang it in your kitchen, in an easily accessible place away from the stove. If your clothes are burning, immediately drop to the ground and roll back and forth quickly. If the fire is large or spreading fast, evacuate the residence immediately, then call emergency to report the fire. For fires on wood, paper and cloth, use water or a Class A fire extinguisher to douse the flames. Place small objects in the sink to help contain the fire. If fat or grease in a pan starts burning, quickly slide a lid over the pan to cover it completely and cut off the oxygen supply. Turn off the heat. For small grease fires, throw baking soda over the flames or use a Class B fire extinguisher. For
