Book 9, Question 147
Why Should You Get Out and Tell a Grown-Up If a Fire Starts in the Kitchen?
If a fire starts in the kitchen, the safest plan is to get out, tell a grown-up, and call for help! You are never supposed to fight a fire yourself. Grown-ups and firefighters have the training to handle it.
More fun facts
- Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries.
- People who have had kitchen fires often say they left the kitchen for only a few minutes.
- Kitchen fires can start from grease, microwaves, overloaded plugs or even a cat knocking over a hot plate.
- Never throw water on a grease fire, because it can spread the flames.
- If a fire cannot be put out right away, leave the home, close doors behind you and call 911.
- Never hide from firefighters. Get out of the house quickly.
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Questions kids ask
Why should kids not try to put out a kitchen fire?
Fires spread fast, and the wrong move, like using water on grease, can make it worse. Get out and get help.