How to Put Out Kitchen Fires
- If the fire is small, cover the pan with a lid and turn off the burner. If it's a small fire you should cover the pan quickly with a lid ( A lid, also known as a cover, is part of a container, and serves as the closure or seal, usually one that completely closes the object. Lids can be placed on small containers such as tubs as well as larger lids for open-head pails and drums) and don't forget to turn off the burner,
- Throw lots of baking soda or salt on it. Never use flour, which can explode or make the fire worse.
- Smother the fire with a wet towel or other large wet cloth.
- Use a fire extinguisher.
Luckily, Class A fires are the easiest type to extinguish. The Fire Equipment Manufacturer's Association recommended using a water or foam fire extinguisher on Class A fires. You can also use water to douse the fire, as it can remove the fire's heat supply.
Can you use flour to put out a grease fire?
Do NOT use flour on a grease fire. Never use flour, which can explode or make the fire worse.
USE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
While sometimes baking soda can extinguish a small grease fire (though not if the fire is too overwhelming), flour cannot and should not be used. Due to chemical risk of contaminating your kitchen, putting out a grease fire with your fire extinguisher should be the last resort.
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