Get a multipurpose (ABC) fire extinguisher
A multipurpose extinguisher can stop a small fire while everyone gets out; for a pan fire, slide a lid on and turn off the burner instead.
- Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- How often
- One time

If you skip it
Cooking is by far the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries, and a small fire grows fast while you look for a way to put it out.
Source: usfa.fema.gov
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