Sonora, CA – An oven fire in a Valley Springs home yesterday afternoon has Calaveras Consolidated Fire (CCF) reminding the public of oven fire safety with another holiday feast yet to be cooked.
Luckily, the homeowners had a fire extinguisher and put out the flames before responding firefighters arrived. Once on the scene, crews performed “positive pressure ventilation,” which is using blowers or fans to remove the residual smoke from the home, according to CCF officials. They offer some oven fire safety tips as holiday baking is in full swing:
WHAT TO DO IF THERE IS A FIRE
Turn off the heat and keep the door closed if there’s an oven fire. If you can safely reach the outlet, unplug the appliance. If you need to leave the kitchen, close the door and call emergency services.AFTER A FIRE
Before using an oven or microwave again, have it checked and/or serviced. Other cooking safety tips Keep an oven mitt and lid nearby while cooking. Wear short, close-fitting sleeves, as loose clothing can catch fire. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and injuries. In 2021, fire departments in the US responded to an estimated 170,000 home cooking fires.HOME FIRE EXTINGUISHER
An ABC dry chemical extinguisher is the best option for nearly all homes and use by a homeowner. You can buy one at Lowe’s, Home Depot, and various hardware stores very easily.Hence then, the article about oven fire brings warning from local fire officials was published today ( ) and is available on ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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