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Did you know that in Gatineau 73% of fires occur in homes, and 20% of these break out on stoves? That would be the equivalent of one kitchen fire a week!

Prevention and education start at home. For instance, approved deep-fryers are strongly recommended for that kind of cooking.

If a kitchen fire breaks out, you should:

• use oven mitts to make sure you don't burn yourself and, if possible, place the lid on the pot to put out the fire;
• carefully move the pot to the centre of the stove;
• turn off all elements and the range hood; and
• call 9-1-1, even if you think that the fire is out.

Do not:

• move a pot if its contents are burning; or
• throw water on a pot that contains oil that has caught fire.

If the fire cannot be brought under control:

• vacate the premises using the nearest exit;
• activate the manual alarm if you are in a building that has a fire alarm system;
• go to the nearest gathering place outside the building; and
• call 9-1-1.

What are the most common distractions to avoid that can cause a cooking fire?

• Being preoccupied or in a hurry
• Going outside to smoke or vapourize
• Multitasking
• Working with children
• Working from home
• Checking your phone or tablet
• Playing video games
• Carrying on a conversation with guests

Warning: some of the scenes in the following videos may be disturbing.

Testimony (in French only)

Safety tips (in French only)