Fire Safety Tips from CAL FIRE
With the return of the holiday season, CAL FIRE warns of the big increase in house fires that arise every year during the holidays.
CAL FIRE has a great video on fire safety tips to help families avoid making the simple mistakes that can lead to tragedy in the blink of an eye. These tips include:
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Never walk away from something cooking on the stove. If the phone rings or someone comes to the door, turn the stove off. Always use an oven timer to remind you something is cooking.
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If a fire does start on the stove top, put on the lid if you can, and turn off the stove. Never pour water on the flames, as that can just spread the fire, especially if you are cooking something with oil.
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Turkey fryers are notoriously dangerous, and CAL FIRE does not recommend using them. If you are going to use one, consider using it outside, away from anything flammable.
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If you use candles, never leave them unattended or in a place where they could start a fire. Consider using the flameless candles instead.
You can find these and many more fire safety tips at: http://www.fire.ca.gov/communications/communications_factsheets.php
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