Firefighter Declan Dwyer has spent 35 years protecting South Australians. One of the most common incidents he responds to is kitchen fires.

Most begin while cooking - oils and fats that overheat or catch alight. Even when a blaze is contained to just one or two rooms, the damage bill can be extensive.

Declan’s advice is clear:

• ❌ Never use water on a cooking oil or fat fire - it causes an explosion and spreads burning oil.

• 🔥 Keep a fire blanket in your kitchen. They’re simple to use, safe to practise with, and cost as little as $15 from supermarkets or hardware stores.

• ✅ Always check the fire blanket meets Australian Standards.

“A fire blanket could stop a small fire before it becomes a disaster.” - Declan Dwyer

👉 Learn more about fire safety and kitchen preparedness at https://www.mfs.sa.gov.au/community-safety/safety-and-education/fact-sheets/fire-blankets

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