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" Cooking can be more dangerous than you realize. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 20% of house fires start in the kitchen and an average of 156,000 cooking-related fires, resulting in 400 civilian deaths, were reported between 2007 and 2011. To help reduce those statistics, the NFPA, along with its mascot Sparky the Fire Dog, is leading a public awareness campaign and observing National Fire Prevention Month throughout October. Here&amp;#039;s what you can do to keep your family safe. Stay alert If you&amp;#039;re feeling sleepy, don&amp;#039;t cook. Make sandwiches or order in. Don&amp;#039;t wander off When you&amp;#039;re frying, grilling, or broiling, stay in the kitchen. If the doorbell rings or you have to check on the laundry, turn off the heat or unplug the appliance. Clear the range Potholders, paper towels, and dish cloths shouldn&amp;#039;t be left lying on the stovetop. And before you start cooking, be sure to change out of flowing clothing and roll up long sleeves. Keep kids and pets safe Establish a 3-foot safety zone around the stove and never, ever hold a tot while you&amp;#039;re cooking or carrying hot food. Small grease fire? Turn off the burner, cover the pot, and leave it covered until it becomes completely cool. If in doubt, leave the house and call the fire department from your cell phone or neighbor&amp;#039;s house. Oven or microwave fire? Turn off the oven, or unplug the microwave, and keep the door closed until the appliance cools down completely. To learn more about fire safety, check out NFPA&amp;#039;s free, interactive storybook app for kids aged 3 to 7, its free e-book for kids aged 7to 10, and the website for parents and teachers. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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