Kitchen Fires are a major source of property damage to homes and injuries to residents every year. Take a few steps to help you not be the next victim.

• Get a fire extinguisher for use in the kitchen
• Stay in kitchen while cooking
• Roll up sleeves and/or use appropriate oven mitts
• Keep flammable items away from burners
• Keep lid or cookie sheet close
• Get EVERYONE out -THEN call 911

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