Holiday Cooking Fires

12/7/2021 (Permalink)

With the winter holidays rapidly approaching, everyone will be starting their food preparations.  As we mention every year, this time period is the busiest time for home cooking fires of the year.  Not only do the number of fires increase, but the value of property that is damaged goes up, as well as the number of injuries.  There are simple ways to make sure you, your family, and your belongings stay safe this year.

• Make sure that all smoke alarms (especially those near the kitchen) are in working order.  Replace any and all batteries that need changing.
• Wear only clothes that will not dangle near open flame or heat sources.
• Stay in the kitchen. Temporarily turn off the oven or stove until you return.
• Set an alarm to turn off any heat-generating appliances.
• Keep children and animals a safe distance from the cooking area.
• Always check the kitchen before going to bed or leaving the home to make sure all stoves, ovens, and small appliances are turned off.

It is important to contact a fire damage restoration professional as soon as the flames are extinguished to help limit and remediate the damage. SERVPRO of Greenwich has over 30 years of experience working with people who have had fire damage to their property.  If you have any type of fire or smoke damage, call us immediately at 203.324.1642.