What Do I Do If A Fire Starts In My Nashville Kitchen?

12/16/2022 (Permalink)

There are many kitchen fires in the US annually, many of which lead to injuries, destroyed homes, and even deaths. Cooking caused an average of 172,900 reported home structure fires between 2014 - 2018, according to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency).

A kitchen fire often happens so fast that it may confuse you about what to do. Let’s discuss fire safety so you can be prepared in case a kitchen fire occurs in your Nashville home. 

What Are Some Simple Fire Safety Steps For Me To Follow?

Knowing what to do when a kitchen fire breaks out will help you avoid severe injuries and extensive damage. Here are a few simple steps for you to help you manage a kitchen fire:

• If the fire comes from your microwave or the oven, close the door and turn off the appliance. Keep the door closed; the lack of oxygen will suffocate the fire. If your oven or microwave continues to smoke or the fire does not go out, get outside and call the fire department immediately. 
• If you use an oven mitt to protect your hand, you can put out a flash fire in a cooking pan by putting the lid on the pan. You should remove the pan from the burner and turn off the stovetop. Placing the cover on the pan should deprive the fire of oxygen and put out the flames.
• If you are using a pan that does not have a lid, or if you cannot safely put the top on the pan, you should use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. When you use the fire extinguisher, aim for the base of the fire and not at the flames. Remember, never use water to put out a grease fire. Water can cause the grease to splatter and spread the fire. 
• Cover the pan and turn off the burner for a small grease fire. You can also smother the flames with baking soda or salt. Do not use flour; it can explode and spread the fire. Smother the flames with a large wet cloth or a large wet towel. Use your fire extinguisher.

What Fire Damage Services Does SERVPRO Offer?

SERVPRO of Hermitage / Donelson specializes in fire and water damage restoration. We have specific damage restoration training, personnel, and equipment and can quickly restore your home to pre-fire condition.

Since each smoke and fire damage situation differs, each requires a unique solution tailored to the specific conditions. The soot and residue created vary when various materials burn and need a particular cleaning procedure. The steps below illustrate our “typical” fire damage restoration process. 

Learn more about our fire damage restoration process:

1. Emergency Contact
2. Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment
3. Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service (if needed)
4. Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)
5. Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces
6. Cleaning and Repair
7. Restoration

Please refer to our Fire Damage Tips - Until Help Arrives Guide and follow these tips to protect yourself and your property.

SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson specializes in restoring fire, water, or mold-damaged contents. Our expertise and “restore versus replace” policy can help you save money while preserving your irreplaceable keepsakes. We pretest your belongings to determine which items we can restore to pre-fire condition. 

This franchise is independently owned and operated.