We know that cooking fumes contain a high proportion of combustible organic compounds. If the dispersed kitchen油烟 accumulates to a certain concentration, even a small open flame could easily ignite it, potentially leading to a fire. The警钟 must ring loud and clear! Announced on November 9 When Year National Fire Situation Report for January–October ， The data shows , fire Disasters remain the most significant threat to our lives—on average, a fire occurs every little over two minutes.

The main culprit behind most residential fires ——The Kitchen

First , Kitchen ventilation Negative We know that cooking fumes contain a high proportion of combustible organic compounds. If the dispersed kitchen油烟 accumulates to a certain concentration, even a small open flame could easily ignite it, leading to a fire.

Secondly , When grease accumulates on electrodes or equipment walls due to inadequate cleaning and maintenance, it can build up to a certain point. Once an open flame occurs, it easily triggers a fire in the equipment.

Three Is , The interior of the grease duct isn't cleaned promptly. Since we typically can't see inside the grease duct, we often overlook problems occurring within. If there’s excessive grease buildup or debris inside the duct, it can easily lead to open flames.

The kitchen is also the most hazardous area in the home. A slight lapse in attention can easily lead to a fire.

What should we do when a kitchen frying pan catches fire?

If a cooking oil fire starts, smother it with a fire blanket or cover the pan with its lid, or toss in some leafy greens—but never use water to extinguish the flames.

When a fire is discovered, should you try to put it out yourself or quickly evacuate the scene?

When you detect a fire, the first thing to do is stay calm and composed. Analyze the situation rationally—if the area affected by flames is small, you may consider extinguishing it yourself. However, if the fire is spreading rapidly or poses an immediate danger, it’s crucial to act quickly and call for professional help without hesitation. Early stages When dealing with a small fire, you should act decisively to control and extinguish it—never panic or shout wildly. Ignoring a small fire can quickly lead to a much larger blaze. However, if the fire spreads rapidly, evacuate the area immediately and call for help from outside.

Remember: Every second counts—extinguish it immediately. "Initial fire."

What should you do if your clothes catch fire?

If you catch fire, absolutely do not run—running creates a gust of wind that acts like fanning a stove, only making the flames burn even stronger. Moreover, running around wildly could spread the fire to other areas, igniting new sources of combustion.
When your clothes catch fire, they usually ignite the clothing, hat, and pants first. At this critical moment, the most important thing is to quickly try to remove your clothes, hat, and pants. If you don’t have time to take them off, lie down on the ground and roll around to smother the flames and put them out. 。

Can you use and choose a fire extinguisher?

1. Grasp the duckbill handle firmly with your left hand, swiftly pull out the tab on the right-hand side, and immediately raise the nozzle with your right hand, ready to extinguish the fire.

2. With your left hand, lift the fire extinguisher and firmly press down on the handle, while simultaneously grabbing the nozzle with your right hand and directing it toward the source of the fire to spray.

3. Stand upwind of the fire to extinguish it, starting gradually from the edge of the burning area and working your way inward.

It is recommended that households purchase water-based fire extinguishers.

Water-based fire extinguishers don’t need to be inverted during use, boast a long shelf life, resist reignition, offer dual extinguishing capabilities, and leave no residue or surface contamination after deployment. Plus, some water-based extinguishers can even be sprayed directly onto people during an escape to help minimize burns and other injuries caused by flames.

When making a purchase, you can first visit the China Fire Product Information Network to verify the authenticity of fire products, ensuring you avoid counterfeit items that could delay critical firefighting efforts.

Firefighting equipment—essential to have at home

Always keep at home Water-based Simple fire-fighting and escape tools, including fire extinguishers, fire blankets, smoke masks, escape ropes, multi-functional flashlights, and fire-resistant gloves.

A fire hazard is fiercer than a tiger. The警钟 must ring loud and clear!