Fire Safety
OIL OR GREASE FIRE
Never Use Water — It Makes Flames Explode
Emergency
112
/emergency/cooking-oil-fire
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Do This Now
TURN OFF the heat
Switch off stove if safe to reach. Do not move the pan.
COVER the pan
Slide a metal lid over the pan. Leave it covered until cool.
USE a fire blanket or baking soda
Only if you cannot cover the pan. Stand back from flames.
GET OUT and call 112
If fire spreads, leave immediately. Close kitchen door behind you.
Do Not
- Do NOT use water on oil fire
- Do NOT carry a burning pan
- Do NOT use a wet cloth
Call 112 if fire is not out in 30 seconds