The Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign takes place from Oct. 4 through Oct. 11.
The purpose of the campaign is to educate community members about important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when it comes to home fire prevention. According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the county. Almost half of reported home fires begin in the kitchen, and two thirds of home cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. “The most important step you should take before making a meal is to make sure your kitchen is safely equipped and that you remain alert,” said BHFD Chief Greg Barton. “A cooking fire can grow quickly. I have seen many homes damaged and people injured by fires that could easily have been prevented.”
