Be safe in the kitchen

In London, more than half of all accidental fires in your home start in the kitchen. Nearly all of these involve the cooker. Here are a few simple rules to help you stay safe:

• Never hang tea towels on the cooker.
• Never leave the cooker alone when it is switched on.
• Make sure the cooker is turned off when you have finished using it.
• Don't let leads from other appliances like kettles or toasters trail across the cooker.
• Don't let fat and grease build up on the cooker, especially in the grill pan where it can easily catch fire.
• Never allow children in the kitchen unsupervised.

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