Around 50% of all accidental home fires across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight start in the kitchen. Over a third of these cooking-related fires involved lone pensioners.

Life gets busy and distractions are easy – whether it’s the phone ringing, someone at the door, or simply multitasking. It only takes a moment for a fire to start, which is why we’ve come up with two simple catchphrases to remember while you are cooking: “keep looking while cooking” and “turn off the heat before you eat.” These small reminders can make a big difference.

Our “Recipe for Success” in Kitchen Fire Safety

To make cooking safety simple and memorable, we’ve created our Recipe for Success -a straightforward guide to the key ingredients that help prevent kitchen fires.

Your Secret Ingredients for a Safer Kitchen

  • CLEAR – Keep tea towels, cloths, packaging and electrical leads away from the oven and hob.
  • OVEN – Switch off the oven and hob as soon as you’ve finished cooking and remove pans from the heat.
  • OIL – Clean regularly to remove grease and cooking oil build-up, which can easily cause fires.
  • KEEP – Keep looking when cooking. Never leave pans unattended.​
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Feeling Hungry? Try Our Free, Healthy and Affordable Recipes

All this talk of cooking might have made you hungry! To help you enjoy safe, delicious meals at home, we’ve put together a collection of free, healthy and budget-friendly recipes.

If you’re in the mood for comforting, fuss-free food, you can cook along with former chef and firefighter Dan as he prepares:

  • A cheesy, creamy tuna pasta bake full of flavour and nutrients
  • A hearty chicken chilli con carne that’s perfect for any day of the week
  • A delicious mixed vegetable curry which all the family will love

You can also download our free recipe cards instantly for even more tasty dishes.

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Free Home Fire Safety Visits for Over 65s

Did you know we offer free home fire safety visits to people aged 65 and over? During these visits, our team provides personalised advice and support on all aspects of home fire safety – including kitchen safety.
Find out more about booking a visit here.

Complete Your Free Online Home Fire Safety Check

A house fire can have devastating consequences but taking a few proactive steps can greatly reduce the risk. A free online Home Fire Safety Check makes it quick and easy to assess the safety of your home.

In just 15 minutes, you’ll receive:

  • Personalised fire safety advice
  • A tailored action plan for your home

It only takes one accident to start a fire. Complete your check today and help keep yourself and the people you care about safer.

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