I had a pan catch on fire today when the oil started boiling, how do i put out a fire as such?
2006-07-29 06:44:39 · 21 answers · asked by elmsity 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
The answer will depend on what is available.
First turn off the fire under the pan.
Then if possible place lid on the pan, or plate or baking sheet or use dry chemical fire extinguisher to complete the job.
If you do not have a fire extinguisher baking soda may help if you sprinkle it on top of the oil.
It is also possible that a wet towel over the pan might smother the fire. Do not try to use water or attempt to move the pan, either is very dangerous.
2006-07-29 06:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 3⤋
First option, shut everything down and smother the fire by Covering it with the pan's lid. That way you might still be able to eat the food afterwards.
Second, if you don't have an appropriate lid, smother it with baking soda or use a dry fire extinguisher. Not sure about flour, that can combust under the right circumstances.
Do NOT spray water at it, that will only spread the fire! Do not move the pan. The risk of spreading the fire is very high for that as well.
2006-07-29 13:52:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally if you cover the pan with another pan, or the top of a pot the same size, the fire will go out as soon as the oxygen has been consumed... Never use water for an oil fire.
Baking soda also helps to put out this type of fire...or sand
2006-07-29 17:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by abuela Nany 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa, bad answer. DO NOT PICK UP THE PAN!!! cover with a lid to smother the flames or use a dry chemical fire extinguisher. And by all means do NOT add water!!!
p.s. I always have a plan ready when cooking with oil I have the lid and extinguisher ready!!! No time to think when it hits the fan.
2006-07-29 13:51:54 · answer #4 · answered by dpjejj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ideally you should have a fire extinquisher in the kitchen, but since that apparently is not an option, baking soda works as will flour.
Be sure and turn off the burner first then toss handfuls of baking soda on the fire. If it continues to spread, you really need to call 911.
2006-07-29 13:48:24 · answer #5 · answered by Tia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a HEAVY cover on it to smother it. You can also use backing soda. DO NOT USE WATER this will only spread the fire (the oil will float on top of the water.) if you have a Kitchen Extinguisher then use it.
2006-07-29 13:48:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the pan OFF THE STOVE and put it in the sink DO NOT DUMP IT OUT and for the love of God NEVER EVER POUR WATER ON IT or else you will have bigger problems
if its not a lot of oil in the pan, try ot put a towel over it. not a paper towel might i add.
2006-07-29 13:47:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the oil stay off the side and bottom of the pan. If you cant, turn heat down.
2006-07-29 13:49:44 · answer #8 · answered by ebertlove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT NOT NOT put water on it. The vapor from the expanding gas will create a huge fireball. Usually the bottles say to take away from heat, put a lid on, and wait for the flame to go out. Good luck, and be careful please. I hope you have fun cooking! (when your pot full of flaming oil cools off).
2006-07-29 14:01:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure u through the pan in a spot on the floor if you can to not let it get out of hand and have a big box of backing soda to neutralize it .
2006-07-29 13:51:31 · answer #10 · answered by ylautotrader74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋