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The fire safety message for this year’s campaign is:
“Cooking safety starts with YOU! Pay attention to fire prevention”.
Cooking is the number 1 cause of home fires in Ontario. Remember to:
· Always keep a close eye on what you’re cooking. For foods with longer cook times, such as those that are simmering or baking, set a timer to help monitor them carefully.
· Clear the cooking area of combustible items and keep anything that can burn, such as dish towels, oven mitts, food packaging, and paper towels.
· Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner.
· Create a “kid and pet free zone” of at least three feet (one meter) around the cooking area and anywhere else hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
· And always – Look While You Cook!
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