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- Rewind cooking
General key messages
Cooking in the kitchen is the single largest cause of fire in the home. A fire in your kitchen can cause extensive damage. Kitchen fires are responsible for a high level of personal injury. Pay attention in the kitchen.
- Stay in the kitchen and never leave cooking unattended.
- Keep stove top, griller, oven, range hood and cooking area free from built up grease, dust and oil.
- Combustibles such as tea towels and paper towels must be kept away from cooking and heat sources.
- Make sure kitchen appliances are clean and in good working order.
- Always supervise children in the kitchen. Keep them away from the stove top and oven. Keep pot handles turned in.
- A fire extinguisher and fire blanket should be stored within easy reach but away from the cooking area. Victorian Fire Services recommend that you only use a fire extinguisher or fire blanket if you feel physically and mentally able to use this equipment safely.
Supervise children
Key Messages
- Always supervise children in the kitchen. Keep them away from the stove top and oven. Keep pot handles turned in.
Facebook/Instagram
School holidays are the perfect time to get the kids into the kitchen, but it also presents a number of risks.
Make sure you never leave your little ones unattended around cooking, even if they're making your breakfast!
Find out more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/homefire
Twitter
School holidays are the perfect time to get the kids into the kitchen, but it also presents several risks.
Make sure you never leave your little ones unattended around cooking, even if they're making your breakfast!
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/homefire
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Rewind cooking
Key Messages
- Never leave cooking unattended.
- Stay in the kitchen and never leave cooking unattended.
- Pay attention when cooking and never leave cooking unattended.
Facebook/Instagram Post 1
Most kitchen fires are caused by unattended cooking and these usually occur between 5-6pm.
Always stay in your kitchen while cooking, pay attention and ensure you never leave your stovetop unattended.
Find out more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/homefire
Twitter Post 1
Most kitchen fires are caused by unattended cooking and these usually occur between 5-6pm.
Always stay in your kitchen while cooking, pay attention and ensure you never leave your stovetop unattended.
Find out more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/homefire
Facebook/Instagram Post 2
There's no rewind in real life. Make sure you get it right the first time when cooking.
- Never leave your cooking unattended
- Always supervise kids in the kitchen
- Keep pot and pan handles turned inwards
Find out more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/homefire
Twitter Post 2
There's no rewind in real life. Make sure you get it right the first time when cooking.
- Never leave your cooking unattended
- Always supervise kids in the kitchen
- Keep pot and pan handles turned inwards
Find out more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/homefire
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Page last updated: Monday, 10 July 2023 10:20:08 AM