Grease Fire Do's and Dont's

3/26/2020 (Permalink)

When Fire Strikes, SERVPRO of Howell/Wall is here to help!

There are many different ways a fire can break out, one of the most dangerous being a grease fire. If you lack experience putting out a grease fire, know that you do not treat it the same as you would a "standard" fire. There are certain things that you must do and things you absolutely must NOT do. Please consider the following:

Do

Turn off the stove or heat source.

Smother the fire with the pot lid. Without oxygen, the fire cannot survive.

Use baking soda to douse the flames. Flour and other items will not work.

Use a Class B dry chemical fire extinguisher.

call 911

Don't

Try to put out the flames using water. It will splash the grease, causing the fire to spread.

Move the item. This could also cause splashing, spreading and could potentially burn you.

Try to use anything other than baking soda. It will not help.

If fire strikes your home or business, call SERVPRO of Howell/Wall  for our expert and professional services.  We have the specialized fire and water damage cleanup and restoration training and experience to quickly restore your home to pre-fire condition. We also have specific training and equipment for odor removal and deep cleaning of upholstery and carpet.

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