Home Cooking and Holiday Decorating Fire Prevention Tips

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries. Ranges or cooktops cause 62% of home fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how to stay safe with these tips.

• Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stove top.
• Always unplug counter top alliances when not in use.
• Make sure you have, and test, GFCI receptacles in your kitchen to prevent shock and electrocution.
• Double check that everything is off when you finish cooking.
• Prevent fires by keeping your oven and stove top clean of grease and dust.
• Never leave the kitchen while cooking.
• Never cook while sleepy, drinking alcohol, or taking medication that makes you drowsy.
• Never disable a smoke alarm while cooking.
• Never use a cooking stove to heat your home.

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According to the National Fire Protection Association, 860 home fires caused by holiday decorations occur each year. An additional 210 home fires are caused by Christmas trees per year. Follow these steps to ensure you decorate your home safely during the winter holidays. Click here for more information on holiday safety.

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