For a cooking oil fire, you need a Class K fire extinguisher.
Class K extinguishers are specifically designed for fires involving cooking oils and fats. They contain a special chemical that cools the oil and prevents reignition.
Traditional water-based extinguishers can actually make the fire worse by spreading the burning oil.
Here are some other important things to remember:
- Never use water on a grease fire.
- Keep a Class K fire extinguisher in your kitchen.
- Know how to use it properly.
- If the fire is too large, evacuate the building and call the fire department.
