Here is everything you need to know about the common flammable things that can cause cooking fires.
Whether you are cooking in your home’s kitchen or supervising the cooking, it is often a relaxing and fun task that brings family and friends together. However, cooking is also the primary reason for home fires and home injuries. Here is everything you need to know about the common flammable things that can cause cooking fires.
Flour
One flammable substance that can cause cooking fires is flour. Whether you are cooking or baking as part of meal preparation, you will need to pay attention to where the flour is. This is because flour burns easily, particularly if you use it to line a pan with nothing else in it.
Sugar
While you can add sugar to many dishes, it’s most often a main ingredient in desserts and sweet treats that help make any meal or the holidays more enjoyable. But sugar can burn too, so whether you are toasting marshmallows in the fireplace or baking chocolate chip cookies in the oven, be cautious when you are handling sugar.
Cooking Oils
The next time you are in the kitchen, check for any spilled cooking oil or oily residue on your pots, pans, and cooking tools. In addition, ensure that all bottles and jars of oil are sealed securely, especially if you will place them by the stove.
Cooking oil is flammable and can be one of the most dangerous kitchen fires you’ll encounter, mainly because attempting to extinguish them with water will only make them worse. For instance, peanut oil, olive oil, and canola oil have different smoke points, the temperature at which they create smoke.
Cooking Utensils
Consider keeping your cooking tools clean to avoid cooking fires. Whether your oven mitts are covered in grease, or your wooden or plastic cooking utensils have started to melt due to heat exposure, make sure they are all clean and in good condition so you don’t accidentally start a fire.
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