how to put out a grease fire?

Question

when deep frying a turkey? if the the fire is in the fryer.

Answer 1

If you absolutely must use a turkey fryer, here are some tips for safer use:
Turkey fryers should always be used outdoors a safe distance from buildings and any other material that can burn.
Never use turkey fryers on wooden decks or in garages.
Make sure the fryers are used on a flat surface to reduce accidental tipping.
Never leave the fryer unattended. Most units do not have thermostat controls. If you don't watch the fryer carefully, the oil will continue to heat until it catches fire.
Never let children or pets near the fryer when in use. Even after use, never allow children or pets near the turkey fryer. The oil inside the cooking pot can remain dangerously hot, hours after use.
To avoid oil spillover, do not overfill the fryer.
Use well-insulated potholders or oven mitts when touching pot or lid handles. If possible, wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from oil splatter.
Make sure the turkey is completely thawed and be careful with marinades. Oil and water don't mix, and water causes oil to spill over, causing a fire or even an explosion hazard.
The National Turkey Federation recommends refrigerator thawing and to allow approximately 24 hours for every five pounds of bird thawed in the refrigerator.
Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water to extinguish a grease fire. Remember to use your best judgement when attempting to fight a fire. If the fire is manageable, use an all-purpose fire extinguisher. If the fire increases, immediately call 9-1-1 for help.
Even after use, never allow children or pets near the turkey fryer. The oil inside the cooking pots remains dangerously hot, hours after use.
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Answer 2

If that fire is still going, you might consider calling 9-1-1. (I am ahswering one hour after you asked.)

Meanwhile, the turkey fryer people suggest keeping an allpurpose extinguisher handy. NEVER use water to put out a grease fire. Use the extinguisher to put out the fire. But, if things are out of hand, or it isn't something you can do with the extinguisher, call 9-1-1.

Answer 3

before you fry the turkey, place the turkey in the pot and fill with water to the till line. remove the turkey and observe where the water level is. dump out the water wipe it dry and fill to that level with oil. after the oil is heated slowly lower the turkey into the oil. this should prevent oil from spilling over and catching fire. in case it does, a good co2 extinguisher will work and it wont ruin the turkey. if you use a dry chemical extinguisher, you will contaminate the food. never use water never use flour flour will combust and make it worse

Answer 4

Just cover it. If there is no oxygen then there is no fire. The cover for that particular pan works the best. Do not put flour or baking soda on it. that stuff has a flash point and can catch on fire as well.

Answer 5

Baking Soda

Answer 6

keep a fire extinguisher handy one for grease fires but i hope you not frying turkey inside it is dangerous if fire starts and it is large call the fire dept.

Answer 7

Put the lid on it or get the fire extinguisher. Baking soda might work too.

Answer 8

the aim is to cut off the supply of oxygen,drop a lid over the fire or a thick towel soaked in water wrung out also effectively cuts out air.never attempt to control this type of fire by dousing it with water.

Answer 9

You always smother a grease fire...put a lid on it or smother it in some way.

Answer 10

We had a fire in the kitchen and we had to throw flour on it!!! It almost put the fire out instantly!!!!