Always remember to turn the appliance off or to pull out the plug. Do not use water because it can cause an electrical shock. Use a fire extinguisher or a fire blanket.

Cooking Fire

Shut off the stove, gas supply or oven. Use baking soda on food to smother the fire, use a lid or keep the over door closed. DO NOT use water or turn on the exhaust fan since that will draw the flames onto a concealed space.

Greasy Pan

Never leave unattended the cooking oil with the stove on. Hot grease can spatter and ignite any paper, cloth, or wood materials nearby.

Fire in Oven

Maintain the oven grease free! A greasy broiler or meet can catch fire even during preheating.

Gas Fires

Shut off gas supply. Smother with rug, blanket or Type B extinguisher or cool with water. Call 911.

Leaking Gas

Never enter an area with a lighted match or cigarette if you smell gas from a pipe, heater or stove. DO NOT turn light switches on or off. The smallest spark or flame could cause an explosion.

No matter the type of fire, we always recommend to call 911 or the Fire Department even if you have extinguished the fire. Is better to be safe than sorry, right?

Call SERVPRO of Oldham/Shelby for more info. 502.241.6861