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You might avoid a grease fire by preventing the grease/oil from reaching its ignition point and by keeping it from boiling over onto a source of ignition (e.g., a hot flame).

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How can a grease fire happen?

Grease fires are created when the heat starts to get hot enough to turn the grease towards a gas, creating fire


How can flour be used to safely extinguish a grease fire?

Flour should not be used to extinguish a grease fire as it can cause the fire to spread. Instead, a fire extinguisher or baking soda should be used to safely put out a grease fire.


Do you throw flour on a grease fire to extinguish it"?

No, you should not throw flour on a grease fire to extinguish it.


What action to take on a cooking fire?

If the fire is in a pan, the best action is to put the lid on it. Never pour water on a grease fire, as this will splash the grease and spread the fire. Baking soda will also put out fires. Of course, if the fire is too large to safely fight yourself, you should evacuate the house and call the fire department.


What do you put on a grease fire to extinguish it?

To extinguish a grease fire, you should put a lid on the pan or use a fire extinguisher specifically designed for grease fires. Never use water on a grease fire as it can cause the fire to spread.


Can flour effectively extinguish a grease fire?

No, flour should not be used to extinguish a grease fire as it can cause the fire to spread. It is recommended to use a fire extinguisher or baking soda to put out a grease fire.


Should you put flour on a grease fire to extinguish it?

No, you should not put flour on a grease fire to extinguish it. Flour can ignite and make the fire worse. Instead, use a fire extinguisher or cover the fire with a metal lid to smother it.


Should you use a fire extinguisher to put out a grease fire?

Yes, a fire extinguisher works on a grease fire. What you have to avoid with grease fires is throwing water on them, because the burning grease will just float on the water and will be splashed around as the water heats and vaporizes, spreading the fire, rather than being put out. But the carbon dioxide based fire extinguisher doesn't have that problem.


Can flour effectively extinguish grease fires?

No, flour should not be used to extinguish grease fires as it can cause the fire to spread. It is recommended to use a fire extinguisher or baking soda to put out a grease fire.


What can be a problem when you cook on grills full of grease?

Sometimes the grease build up on a grill will flare up and burn off. Depending on where the grease is in the grill, it could burn the food you're cooking. The amount of grease there determines how long it will burn. You should never leave a grill for long, and always keep an eye out for fire.