Baking Safety in December

12/13/2017 (Permalink)

Thanksgiving may be over but it’s the most wonderful time of year and the festivities around the kitchen are still in full gear.  As the holiday season continues, many may find themselves baking up a batch of Christmas cookies to spread some Christmas cheer!  But if not careful, kitchen fires may occur and that’s the last thing anyone wants during the happiest season of all.  So to prevent house fires to occur while cooking, follow some of these safety tips:

Stay in the kitchen while cooking or baking; fires occur because food is left unattended

Keep cooking space clear

Do not wear lose article of clothing while cooking

Make sure smoke alarms are installed, connected and working.  Smoke alarms are here to help.

Unplug appliances that are not currently being used; this not only saves energy BUT it also prevents potential fires

Keep a fire extinguisher around in case of an emergency.