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Due to its close proximity to direct heat, grease fire is a significant risk in stovetop cooking. Before you experience this yourself, you should consider what to do if your dish catches fire.

1. If the fire is contained in a cooking pan, simply smother the fire with a lid. Do not use an oven mitt as it may also catch fire.
   NOTE: Glass lids make crack under extreme heat, so use metal lids when possible or step back from the pan until the flame has completely extinguished.
2. Do not use water. This can cause the grease to spread further and exacerbate the problem. If the problem cannot be contained with a lid, you can smother the fire with a large amount of baking soda or keep a Class-A, B, or C fire extinguisher on hand. Of course, the flame retardant will contaminate food so it is important to clean up thoroughly.
3. Do not carry the fire outside or to a sink! Attempting to move flaming grease while in an emergency situation typically causes the fire to spread. In a panic, the grease can easily escape the pan spreading the flame onto yourself or your kitchen.
4. If the fire is more than you can handle, call 9-1-1 immediately.