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The #1 Cause Of Massachusetts House Fires May Surprise You
I was grilling some cheeseburgers and hot dogs over the Fourth of July with friends and family when I remembered a valuable lesson I learned some years ago.
My old driveway did not come flush to the entrance of the garage door, so there was a big dip making it super cumbersome to get it out of the garage, so grilling in the garage became the normal which can be dangerous!
One time I left the grill on by accident when my wife had called me in the house for a second and the whole garage was filled with smoke. Lesson learned.
Did You Know What The Number One Cause Of House Fires In Massachusetts Is?
I thought it was careless smoking, but it is NOT! In actuality, it's cooking fires.
Here are some tips on how to deal with a cooking fire courtesy of mass.gov
- Cover a pan or grease fire with a lid and turn off the heat. Baking soda also works.
- Don't move a burning pan.
- Don't use water or a fire extinguisher on a grease fire.
- Stand by your pan. Don't leave food, grease or oils cooking on the stove top unattended.
- Wear short or tight-fitting sleeves when cooking.
- Keep pot handles turned inward to prevent spills.
- Create a three-foot child-free zone around the stove. Keep pets away also.
- Keep combustible items like pot holders, towels, and paper or plastic bags away from burners.
- Don’t put metal in a microwave. Utensils, aluminum foil or twist-tie wraps can cause a fire.
- Use caution with microwaved food and liquid. They can become very hot.
- Unplug appliances like toasters and coffee makers when not in use.
- Don’t use the oven for storage.
I hope you found this post informative.
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