Cooking is the leading cause of residential structure fires on Thanksgiving Day. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU) would like to provide you with a few simple safety tips to help prevent a cooking or residential fire in your home this holiday season.
1. Never leave your stove, oven, or other cooking equipment unattended.
Many cooking fires are caused by people leaving food in the oven or on the stove and forgetting about it. Food left unattended is the leading factor of cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day. Cooking is a very important activity that requires your undivided attention.
2. Never misuse cooking equipment.
Only use your cooking appliances for the function they were designed for. Never place electric appliances on the stove top. Do not abandon or discard hot food, oil, pots or pans. Make sure all products are cool to the touch before you discard them.
3. Check all appliances regularly.
Gas lines should be checked for wear or damage. Check venting of gas appliances for leaks or obstructions. The equipment involved in cooking fires is most often the range.
1. Never leave your stove, oven, or other cooking equipment unattended.
Many cooking fires are caused by people leaving food in the oven or on the stove and forgetting about it. Food left unattended is the leading factor of cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day. Cooking is a very important activity that requires your undivided attention.
2. Never misuse cooking equipment.
Only use your cooking appliances for the function they were designed for. Never place electric appliances on the stove top. Do not abandon or discard hot food, oil, pots or pans. Make sure all products are cool to the touch before you discard them.
3. Check all appliances regularly.
Gas lines should be checked for wear or damage. Check venting of gas appliances for leaks or obstructions. The equipment involved in cooking fires is most often the range.