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Most house fires start in the kitchen.
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Never leave cooking unattended.
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Do not wear loose fitting clothes when cooking.
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Prevent food and grease build-up around cooking areas.
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Smother a grease or oil fire using a pan lid and turn off the heat.
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Baking soda can be used to douse other food fires.
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To smother an oven fire, keep the door shut and turn off the heat.
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Turn pot and pan handles inward when cooking to reduce the risk of spills.
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Call 9-1-1.