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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cooking oil or grease in a pan has caught fire and is burning.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Turn off heat. Cover pan with lid. Never use water. Leave and call 101 if it spreads.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flames rising from a pan of oil or ghee.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Crackling sound and dense black smoke.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Oil spattering beyond the pan edge.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Oil fires burn at extreme temperature and water turns to steam instantly, spraying burning oil.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The fire can spread to cabinets and curtains within seconds.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Turn off the burner if reachable without crossing flames.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Get a metal lid or baking sheet — not glass, which can shatter.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Slide the lid over the pan from the side, keeping your hand away from flames.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Leave the lid on until the pan is completely cool — do not peek.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smother with a lid only if the exit is clear. Leave immediately if flames leap or spread.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 if the fire is not smothered within seconds.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Say "grease fire in kitchen" and your address.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 for burn injuries.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pour water on burning oil — ever.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use a wet cloth or fire extinguisher unless you know it is rated for grease.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT carry the pan outside or to the sink.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Throwing water on a pan fire puts it out like a campfire
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Water on hot oil causes an explosive fireball that spreads burning grease across the kitchen.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Mixed chemicals
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bleach and acid, bleach and ammonia, or other cleaners were mixed and fumes are rising.
CO alarm
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Your carbon monoxide detector is beeping or alarming.
CO poisoning
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — People show signs of carbon monoxide poisoning from heater, generator, or enclosed fire.
Child electrical shock
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child has touched an electrical socket, bitten a cord, or pulled a live plug.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If flames remain or spread, evacuate and close the kitchen door.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 from outside once everyone is safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Treat any burns with cool running water for 20 minutes after escaping.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Facial or hand burns from grease splatter need urgent medical care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke inhalation from kitchen fires requires evaluation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Severe burns and whole-kitchen involvement.