Tips to Prevent Kitchen Fires in Northglenn

5/7/2021 (Permalink)

Kitchen appliances can catch fire at any time.

Our SERVPRO of Broomfield/Arvada team understands that cooking equipment is a leading cause of fire damage and fire injuries in your Northglenn home.

To help prevent fire damage, SERVPRO of Broomfield/Arvada would like to for you to consider the following:

• Many kitchen items can catch fire, including: dish towels, oven mitts, recipes, wooden tools, and loose clothing
• Never operate the stove or oven when you are tired or have been drinking alcohol
• If you are frying, broiling, grilling, or boiling food, stay in the kitchen. If you leave, even for a short time, turn off the heat
• Keep flammable items at least three feet from the stove top
• Do not allow children within two to four feet of the stove or oven
• If you must leave the house while cooking of any kind, turn off the heat sources
• Toaster ovens are more dangerous than people think, so keep a close eye on those as well

Remember that fire is fast. If you cannot contain a fire immediately, leave and bring everyone with you. Call 9-1-1 from outside the home.

SERVPRO of Broomfield/Arvada reminds you that fire prevention is the best strategy against fire damage.