What to do in case of a Kitchen Fire

• Never pour water on a grease or oil fire. Water causes grease fires to spread. Keep a BC-rated fire extinguisher in your kitchen, and use it to extinguish kitchen fires if they are small and contained.
  
  
• Smother a flaming pot. If a pot catches fire, put on a pot mitt and carefully slide a lid over the pot to smother the flames, then turn off the stove. Ideally, move the pot on top of an element that is cold.
  
  
• Contain fires in ovens and microwaves. If a fire starts in the oven or microwave, close the door immediately and keep it closed. Turn the oven or microwave off immediately, and unplug the microwave if it is safe to do so.
  
  
• If you are unsure that you can handle the fire safely, call 911 immediately and evacuate your house.