Food left on the stove

January 11, 2023

Why does food burn on the stove? Because a person is irresponsible or absent-minded. 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 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 and fabric towels, or decorative items made of flammable materials near the stove;

- do not leave wooden or plastic spoons and ladles in the 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 frying pan – the oil will splatter;

- never pour water on burning oil! The safe way is to cover the pot with a lid. If you pour water into burning oil, it will cause an "explosion" that leads 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 access. If the fire is large-scale, flee the kitchen, closing the door behind you, and if possible, the windows, and call emergency services at 101 or 112.