This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™.” The #1 cause of house fires, accounting for 42% of reported incidents, is cooking. Open flames from the stove and intense heat in the oven easily result in a fire when unsupervised. Most often food or cooking tools catch fire and quickly lose control. To get tips on how to prevent a fire in your kitchen, click here.
