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Grease fires often occur when cooking oil is overheated. Just a few minutes unattended and the oil pan can catch fire, so never let it go! If fat burns on the stove by accident, immediately turn off the heat and use a metal pot lid or baking tray over the fire. Never splash water in a fire caused by grease. If the fire seems out of control, alert everyone to get out and call the fire truck.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Put out the fire

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   Evaluate the severity of the fire. If the fire is small and is only within the pan, you can safely put it out yourself. If the fire has spread to other areas of the kitchen, get people to get out of the house and get a fire truck. Don't put yourself in danger.
   • Call a fire truck if you do not dare to approach the fire because you are too scared or do not know what to do. Don't risk your health and life just to save the kitchen.

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   Turn off the heat immediately. This is the first priority action in the event of a fire requiring heat to continue. Leave the oil pan in place and do not try to move it away, as there is a risk of boiling oil splashing on you or splashing around the stove.
   • If you have time, put on kitchen gloves to protect your skin.

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   Use a metal pot lid over the flame. The fire needs oxygen to continue burning, so it basically goes out when covered. Place a metal pot lid or baking tray over the flame. Do not use a glass pot lid as it can shatter when exposed to fire.
   • Avoid using ceramic pots, bowls or dishes to put out a fire. This material can explode and splash dangerously.

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   Throw baking soda in a small fire. Baking soda is capable of extinguishing small grease fires, but is not very effective against large fires. You need to use a large amount of baking soda to work, so take the whole can of baking soda and sprinkle it with a lot over the fire until the fire goes out.
   • Table salt also works. If there is table salt available nearby, you can use it quickly.
   • Do not use baking soda, flour, or anything other than baking soda or baking soda to put out the fire.

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   Use chemical flame extinguishing as a last resort. If dry fire extinguishing agents such as Class B or K are available, you can use them to extinguish a grease fire. These chemicals will contaminate the kitchen and make it difficult to clean, so you should only use it when there is no other way. However, if that is your last resort before the fire spreads out of control, don't hesitate! advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Avoid dangerous actions

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   Never expel water into a grease fire. This is the most common mistake many people make when trying to put out a fire due to burning grease. Water and oil do not dissolve together, so splashing a fire may even cause the fire to spread.

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   Do not use towels, aprons or other fabric materials in the fire. This action will only fan the fire to spread. The fabric itself can catch fire. You should also not use a wet towel over an open flame to suppress oxygen.

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   Do not throw any baking ingredients into the flame. Flour and baking soda look like baking soda on the surface, but they don't have the same effect. Only baking soda and cooking salt are safe and effective in extinguishing fires caused by burning grease.

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   Do not move the oil pan or take it out. This is also a common mistake that many people make because it sounds reasonable in the fire time. However, oil can spill while moving, causing you to burn and cause other flammable objects to ignite. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Prevent grease fire

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   Never leave the oil pan on the stove unattended. Unfortunately, most grease fires happen when people are discarded, even for a while. However, grease can ignite in less than 30 seconds. You should never leave a hot oil pan on the stove.

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   Heat oil in a thick pot with a metal lid. The pot lid will help prevent grease from falling out and will help cut off the oxygen supply. Flames can still flare up if the oil is too hot, but this is very rare.

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   Keep baking soda, baking soda and a baking tray close by. Make it a habit to keep the above items within reach when cooking with oil. If a fire breaks out, you will have at least three means to put it out immediately.

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   Clip the thermometer to the side of the pot to monitor the oil temperature. Find out the smoke point of the oil you are using, then use a thermometer to monitor the oil temperature while cooking. Turn off the heat when the oil temperature has risen near the smoke point.

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   Watch for smoke and notice the scent. If you notice smoke rising or a burning smell while cooking oil, immediately turn off the heat or remove the pot from the stove. The oil won't catch on fire as soon as it starts to smoke, but the smoke is a warning sign that the oil is about to reach a burning point. advertisement

What you need

• Metal pot lid or baking tray
• Baking soda or table salt
• Kitchen gloves (optional)
• Class B or K dry fire extinguishing agent (optional)