VIDEO: Winter can be a busy time for firefighters. Heating, holiday decorations, candles, and cooking are often the causes of fires this time of year. A spokesman for Huntsville Fire and Rescue says unattended cooking is the biggest cause of house fires.
“Those happen all the time here,” said Captain Frank McKenzie. “Those can be reduced by simply paying attention and not walking away from your stuff while you’re cooking it.”
McKenzie says to make sure you have a fire extinguisher ready and available to use.
“The place you put it in your home is very important,” said McKenzie. “If you put a fire extinguisher next to the stove and if your stove is on fire, you’re not going to be able to reach the extinguisher.”
Place your fire extinguisher near an exit in the kitchen area, and make sure you read the instructions on how to use it.