What should you never use to extinguish a grease fire?

What should you never use to extinguish a grease fire?

• A. Water
• B. Baking soda
• C. Foam extinguisher
• D. Salt

Answer: (A)

Grease fires involve hot cooking oil, and water should never be used because oil and water don’t mix. When water meets hot oil, it instantly turns to steam and explodes the burning oil, causing the flames to splash and spread. The safest move is to smother the fire or use a extinguisher designed for cooking fats. For a very small fire, you can carefully cover the pan with a metal lid or dump in baking soda to blanket it. A foam extinguisher or a Class B/K extinguisher can also work to put it out by cooling and separating the fuel from the air. Salt doesn’t extinguish the fire. If flames are growing, evacuate and call for help.

Grease fires involve hot cooking oil, and water should never be used because oil and water don’t mix. When water meets hot oil, it instantly turns to steam and explodes the burning oil, causing the flames to splash and spread. The safest move is to smother the fire or use a extinguisher designed for cooking fats. For a very small fire, you can carefully cover the pan with a metal lid or dump in baking soda to blanket it. A foam extinguisher or a Class B/K extinguisher can also work to put it out by cooling and separating the fuel from the air. Salt doesn’t extinguish the fire. If flames are growing, evacuate and call for help.