"According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), the most common cause of kitchen fires is unattended cooking. The best way to protect yourself and your home is to be proactive about fire prevention and prepared to quickly and safely extinguish a fire. First, make sure everyone in your household is aware of key kitchen safety rules."
"Class A extinguishers are rated for putting out paper, wood, plastic, and textile fires; Class B extinguishers are designed for flammable liquids; and Class C can be used on electrical fires. An extinguisher rated ABC can be used on all three types of fires. A Class K extinguisher can also be used on grease, fat, and oil fires."
"You should choose an extinguisher that is large enough to handle a big kitchen fire, but light and small enough that you and others in your home can grab it quickly and operate it easily. The best option for a small-to-medium sized kitchen is a 5- to 10-pound model."
Unattended cooking is the leading cause of kitchen fires according to the NFPA. Prevention requires household awareness of safety rules: never leave items on lit burners, ensure stoves are off before leaving, and keep combustible materials away from stovetops. Every kitchen needs a fire extinguisher rated Class K or multi-purpose ABC. Class A extinguishers handle paper, wood, plastic, and textiles; Class B addresses flammable liquids; Class C tackles electrical fires; ABC-rated models work on all three types. Class K extinguishers specialize in grease, fat, and oil fires but are larger and more expensive. For home kitchens, a 5- to 10-pound extinguisher offers the right balance of capacity and usability, and should include a pressure gauge for effectiveness.
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