East Dallas Home Suffers Kitchen Fire

11/21/2022 (Permalink)

A kitchen fire can be a fire that starts quick and can consume the whole house.

When it comes to cooking in the kitchen it is known to be careful due to the dangers. From hot pans to boiling water to sharp knives, there are few places in most homes with as much potential danger as the kitchen. All these can cause fires but do you know the #1 causes of fires in Dallas?

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that around 173,200 home structure fires annually started as a result of cooking between 2013 and 2017 (according to their most recent report, released in November of 2019). Cooking fires alone accounted for an average of “550 civilian deaths, 5,020 reported civilian fire injuries, and $1.2 billion in direct property damage per year.” So it goes without saying that cooking fires are a very serious matter and should be avoided whenever possible.

When the NFPA lets us know what not to do as it relates to kitchen fires, most things boil down to one simple idea — don’t leave cooking food unattended. Whatever reason you have for leaving the room while cooking, just remember that you are leaving an active heat source and combustible material hanging out on their own, and that’s a recipe for disaster. Keep a close eye on food on the stovetop the entire time it’s cooking, and if you leave the room while food is in the oven, come back to check on it regularly.

If you are tired, have consumed alcohol, or are taking medication that make you drowsy or forgetful, avoid cooking when you can. If you must cook, practice extra care and never leave the room. It is when we are sleepy and decide to go lay down on the couch while our pan heats up or our casserole bakes that we are asking for trouble. SERVPRO of East Dallas is if you experience any type of smoke or water damage.