Cooking Fire Extinguished by Resident in Charlottesville?

6/13/2023 (Permalink)

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My neighbor purchased a fire extinguisher for home use and put one in her kitchen and garage. It’s a good thing she did because a dish towel caught on fire while she was cooking and set the window blinds on fire. She put out the fire quickly, but extensive smoke, soot, and debris were left to deal with. Our local Charlottesville team is trained and certified to restore fire, soot, and smoke damage. Here are some tips for purchasing a fire extinguisher from the National Fire Protection Association:

• For the home, select a multi-purpose extinguisher (can be used on all types of home fires) that is large enough to put out a small fire but not so heavy as to be difficult to handle
• Choose a fire extinguisher that carries the label of an independent testing laboratory
• Read the instructions that come with the fire extinguisher and become familiar with its parts and operation before a fire breaks out.
• Install fire extinguishers close to an exit and keep your back to a clear exit when you use the device so you can make an easy escape if the fire cannot be controlled
• Know when to go. Fire extinguishers are one element of a fire response plan, but the primary element is safe escape. Every household should have a home fire escape plan and working smoke alarms.

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