Food left on the stove

October 22, 2021

Why does food burn on the stove? Because a person is irresponsible or distracted. For example, they put a pot of soup on a hot burner and... fall asleep from fatigue or alcohol consumption, or rush out of the house for urgent matters. Meanwhile, the flame "jumps" to the curtains, towels, and a fire starts. How to protect yourself from such an emergency scenario? Study the following rules and share them with your loved ones and friends:

- never leave the kitchen while cooking and do not leave food unattended;

- do not place paper or cloth towels, or decorative items made of flammable materials near the stove;

- do not leave wooden or plastic spoons and ladles in pots on the stove;

- keep electrical cords as far away from the stove as possible;

- a frying pan requires special attention! Do not put wet food into a hot pan of oil – the oil will splatter;

- never pour water on burning oil! A safe method is to cover the pot with a lid. Pouring water into burning oil will cause an "explosion," leading to burns and fire;

- if you have the opportunity, purchase a fire extinguisher for your home or apartment.

Remember! If there is a fire on your stove, immediately cover the pot with a lid to limit oxygen supply. If the fire is large-scale, leave the kitchen, closing the door behind you, and if possible, the windows, and call the rescuers at numbers 101 or 112.