Pancake Day Fire Safety
This year, Shrove Tuesday falls on 4th March. With all the excitement that comes alongside Pancake Day, it’s important to remember to keep as safe as possible while cooking. We’ve compiled our top fire safety tips to keep in mind this Pancake Day.
Make sure you test that your fire or smoke alarm is working before you get started! For more information about how to care for your fire alarm, click here.
Fire Safety Tips:
- Never leave the hob unattended when cooking. Turn the hob off when not in use or when you need to step away.
- Keep the hob clean to avoid a build up of oil and grease and reduce risk of fire.
- Ensure you do not leave tea towels, cloths, clothing or any other fabric near the hob as it may catch fire.
- Do not cook if you are under the influence of alcohol.
- Supervise children at all times.
In the event of a fire, remain calm and act fast:
Stop: Stop cooking immediately.
Drop: If your clothing has caught fire, drop to the floor to prevent the flames spreading.
Roll: Roll on the ground to smother the flames.
DO NOT try to put out an oil fire with water as this can aggravate the fire.
If a fire occurs and you are unable to extinguish it safely by yourself, evacuate immediately and call the fire brigade on 999. Ensure everyone in the property knows the escape route.