11/26/13 - With the biggest cooking day of the year just days away, the Brighton Area Fire Department is encouraging residents to be vigilant against cooking fires. On its website, the department is citing a report released this week by the National Fire Protection Association stating that cooking is the cause of 40% of house fires and the number one cause of home fire injuries. Thanksgiving is the top day for cooking fires every year, with three times the incidents of a typical day, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. The study also found that ranges cause the majority of cooking fires and deaths, and that electric ranges are more dangerous than those that use gas. Residents are encouraged to properly attend their food and make sure their smoke alarms are in working order. Like many local departments, the Brighton Area Fire Department offers free smoke alarms to residents, as well as inspection and installation services. (TD)
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