Top Causes of Kitchen Fires

12/13/2022 (Permalink)

The best way to prevent fires from starting is to understand what causes them in the first place!

Top Causes of Kitchen Fires

Cooking is a wonderful thing. It can bring people together and can provide a sense of comfort and security. However, like any other activity that involves combustion or high temperatures, cooking has the potential to pose risks if proper safety precautions are not taken. Fires in the kitchen can happen because of many factors including improper storage of combustible materials like food or cleaning chemicals. The best way to prevent fires from starting is to understand what causes them in the first place!

Cooking Equipment

There are a lot of things that can cause kitchen fires. One of the most common culprits is cooking equipment, including deep-fat fryers and woks. If you use an electric frying pan or griddle, make sure it has an automatic shutoff when the pan gets too hot (and it will get very hot if you forget to turn off your burner). Charcoal briquettes should also be kept away from open flames like ovens and stoves; they contain oil as well as other flammable materials that could easily ignite if they're heated up too much.

Unattended Cooking

Never leave the stove unattended.

• If you are cooking and need to leave the kitchen, turn off the stove.
• When you come back, be sure that all burners are turned off (and no one has turned them on accidentally).

Electrical and Appliances

• Electrical and gas: According to the National Fire Protection Association, electrical fires are the most common cause of kitchen fires. You should be sure that all your appliances have proper plugs installed and aren't overloaded their respective circuits. The same goes for your oven and stovetop — clean them regularly so they don't overheat or catch on fire!
• Unplugged appliances: If you've ever had an appliance break down while plugged in, you know how dangerous this can be! Unplugging appliances helps prevent fires because when something happens to your device while it's still plugged in (like overheating), there is nothing stopping other devices from starting a chain reaction of overheated electronics all around it. If you leave something plugged in overnight or during long periods of non-use, especially things like heaters or space heaters, this can lead to problems with short circuits that might result in a fire if left unchecked for too long.

Grease Fires

Grease fires are the most common cause of kitchen fires. Grease fires can be caused by oil or butter that is left on a stovetop. These types of fires start when the temperature of the oil reaches 300 degrees, which causes it to ignite. The best way to prevent this type of fire is to keep an eye on your cooking and remove any excess fat from your pots before you put them on a burner.

Microwave Fires

When you place a hot dish or mug on the edge of your microwave and it tips over, it can ignite the spill-over grease and start a fire.

If you haven't cleaned the oven in a while, food particles may build up inside. This can cause a fire if they're heated up rapidly by microwave energy.

It's not just microwaves that cause fires in kitchens! There are also other appliances that use heat to cook food: ovens, grills and toasters all have their own risks of causing fires if not used properly.

Understanding the most common causes of kitchen fires can illuminate the importance of being constantly vigilant and alert when cooking.

Kitchen fires can be caused by cooking equipment, unattended cooking, electrical and appliances, grease fires, and microwave fires. However, they start it is important to know how to prevent or extinguish them.

Knowing about the most common causes of kitchen fires may not help you avoid them all, but it will at least help you be prepared when they happen. If you’re more aware of the risks involved in cooking and take precautions accordingly, then hopefully these tips will help keep your kitchen safe and clear of any danger.

Mold after a Fire

12/8/2022 (Permalink)

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Mold after a Fire

A fire is a traumatic event, especially if it causes significant damage to your Spencer, OK home or business. But the aftermath of a fire can also be dangerous if you don't take proper precautions. Fire restoration companies are experts at making sure that your property is safe and secure after a fire. It's important to hire one to clean up any mold growth as soon as possible after the event occurs.

Cleaning Mold After a Fire

Mold, which is an organism that reproduces by releasing spores, can grow on a variety of materials, including wood. These spores can cause severe damage to any structure by introducing rot and eating away at mold and other materials.

To prevent mold growth after a fire:

• Keep windows open for several hours each day when weather permits, especially if you’re dealing with indoor air quality issues due to smoke or soot.
• Use dehumidifiers in areas where there was heavy water damage and high humidity levels exist such as basements and bathrooms (where excessive moisture often occurs).

Is Mold Removal Needed?

Mold removal is needed if the property has not been properly dried and cleaned, but this should be handled by a fire restoration company. Mold can damage your property, including causing structural damage through rot and weakening of materials that support the structure of your home or building.

Fire Restoration Company Near Me

When you're the victim of a fire, it can be difficult to know where to start in restoring your home. Here's a list of things to look for when choosing a fire restoration company near me:

• Experience in mold restoration. Any reputable company that offers services after a fire should have experience with restoring properties damaged by water damage and mold growth. They should also be able to provide references from previous customers who were satisfied with their service and work quality—and these references should be easy for you to contact so that you can ask questions about the process before hiring them.
• Insurance coverage and proof of licensure or bonding requirements. All businesses operating within most states are required by law (at least) to carry liability insurance coverage and/or provide proof of licensure or bonding requirements (i.e., "proof" that they will pay any damages caused by negligence). 

Mold can grow after a fire if the property has not been properly dried and cleaned, but this should be handled by a fire restoration company.

Mold can grow after a fire if the property has not been properly dried and cleaned, but this should be handled by a fire restoration company. A fire restoration company can also handle the removal of any damaged or destroyed materials so that mold is not able to grow in them.

A fire restoration company can also help with the removal of smoke damage from walls and ceilings. They will use a machine that is like an air compressor, except it blows out rather than sucks in the air. This process is called deodorization and removes odors caused by smoke damage.

We hope that this article has helped you understand how to deal with mold after a fire. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact SERVPRO of Midwest City at (405) 726-1955 or visit our website at https://www.SERVPROmidwestcity.com/.