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Cooking, Smoking And Alcohol: A Dangerous Mix

Sunday December 23rd, 2018, 3:41pm

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LaSalle Fire is urging everyone to pay special attention when cooking during the holidays, and to drink responsibly. Provincial statistics reveal that careless cooking is the number one cause of fires and the second leading cause of fatal fires.

“The busy time of the holidays can dramatically increase your risk of having a fire,” said LaSalle Fire Chief Dave Sutton. “Often, these fires are started by unattended cooking and in many cases alcohol is involved.”

Smoking is another leading cause of fires during the holiday season. “Make sure smokers extinguish cigarettes in large deep ashtrays, not in plant pots which may contain peat moss or shredded bark that can easily ignite,” said Chief Sutton. “Ashes should be emptied in a metal container, not the garbage can, and put outside.”

Enjoy a fire safe holiday season by following these tips:

  • Stay in the kitchen when cooking. Cooking is a major cause of home fires, so don’t leave the kitchen if there’s something cooking on the stove. If a pot catches fire, don’t try to move it. Cover the pot with a lid to smother the flames and turn off the burner.
  • Keep things that can burn such as cooking utensils and paper towels a safe distance from the stove as they can easily ignite if they are too close.
  • Keep an eye on any drinkers in your household, make sure all cigarettes are properly extinguished and the stove is off before going to bed.
  • Cigarettes can smoulder among upholstered items for hours before igniting. Check sofas and chairs for cigarettes that may have fallen between the cushions. Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers.
  • Drink responsibly. Excessive alcohol consumption is a contributing factor in many residential fires.
  • Install and maintain working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms outside all sleeping areas of the home. Smoke alarms also are required on every level. Failure to comply with the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements can result in a ticket for $360 or a fine of up to $50,000 for individuals and $100,000 for corporations.
  • Develop and practice a home escape plan with everyone in the home.

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