WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Cooking oil use instead of animal fats in the kitchen is the reason why fire extinguishers received a new LETTER. It is known as class K extinguisher.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

The Class K extinguisher is a response to the trend toward using vegetable oils for frying instead of animal fats. The vegetable oils cook at a higher temperature. The Class B extinguishers used previously are not effective against these hotter fires. Class K extinguisher was specifically designed to forget fires that involve cooking oil.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

Here is what you need to know about the Class K extinguisher?

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