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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire has started in the kitchen from cooking or an appliance.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Turn off heat if safe. Cover pan or leave. Never use water on grease. Call 101 outside.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flames on stove, in a pan, or from an appliance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Black smoke and acrid smell from burning food or oil.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire spreading to cabinets or curtains nearby.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Kitchen fires often start from unattended cooking, oil overheating, or appliance failure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Grease fires spread explosively when water is added.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Alert everyone in the home to leave if fire is spreading.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Turn off the stove or oven if you can reach the control without crossing flames.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If the fire is in a pan, slide a tight-fitting lid on it — do not carry the pan.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use a fire blanket or lid to smother a small pan fire if trained and the exit is clear.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Only fight a very small contained fire with a clear escape path. When in doubt, get out.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 after evacuating if fire is not immediately extinguished.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report whether gas is involved and if anyone has burns.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay outside until fire services arrive.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use water on oil, grease, or electrical kitchen fires.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT carry a burning pan — it spreads fire and causes burns.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT open the oven if it is on fire — turn off heat and keep door closed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flour or baking soda always works on any kitchen fire
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Only use methods you are trained for. Smothering with a lid works for pan fires. Wrong substances can make it worse. When unsure, leave.
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 smoke fills the kitchen or flames grow — leave and close the kitchen door.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate everyone and meet outside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 from outside if the fire is not out in seconds.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Burns to face, hands, or large areas need emergency care (112).
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Any kitchen fire that spread beyond the pan needs professional inspection.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Spreading fire while searching for the wrong extinguishing agent.