Health Tip: Prevent Cooking Fires

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Though you can’t eliminate all causes of cooking fires, there are things you can do to prevent most of them.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends:

• Never cook while or after drinking alcohol.
• Never leave the kitchen while cooking. If you do have to leave the kitchen, turn off the stove.
• Never leave the house while something is roasting, simmering, broiling or baking. Check the food frequently, and set a timer to remind you when it’s done.
• Keep flammable items — including dish towels, oven mitts, food packaging, curtains and wood utensils — away from the stove and oven.

Source: HealthDay

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