Here are 6 easy steps to reduce the risk of a kitchen fire:

• Never leave the stove or oven unattended.
• Keep all pot handles turned safely inward when on the stove.
• Never throw water on a grease fire. Starve the flame of oxygen by sliding a tight-fitting lid over the pot or pan. Then turn off the burner.
• Smother the flames in an oven fire - regular or microwave - by closing the door, then switch off the heat.
• Don't store cooking oils or flammable liquids over the stove. Don't use that space for items you use frequently either, as you'll increase the risk of clothes igniting and other accidents.
• Keep the stove-hood filters and vents clear of grease and food particles.

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