How to put out a pan fire? Mastering these methods can save lives at critical moments
Recently, kitchen safety accidents have occurred frequently, and oil pan fires have become one of the hot topics. According to statistics, in the past 10 days, there have been more than 500,000 discussions on "oil pan fire" across the Internet, and related videos have been viewed more than 100 million times. This article will combine the latest hot data and scientific methods to provide you withstructuredFire Fighting Guide to help you save the day.
1. The most popular causes of oil pan fires on the Internet

| Ranking | Cause of fire | Discuss the popularity index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil temperature is too high and left unattended | 923,000 |
| 2 | Food containing water is added directly to the pot | 786,000 |
| 3 | The amount of oil exceeds 1/3 of the pot body | 654,000 |
2. Correct fire extinguishing methods (latest recommendations from the fire department)
1.lid method: Immediately cover with a metal pot lid at an angle to isolate oxygen. Note:Do not use glass lids, poor high temperature resistance.
2.fire blanket cover: The professional fire-extinguishing blanket has a coverage rate of 100% and can be reused 3-5 times (reference price range: 20-50 yuan).
| fire extinguishing tools | success rate | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| pot lid | 89% | Initial fire |
| fire blanket | 97% | medium fire intensity |
| Dry powder fire extinguisher | 95% | commercial kitchen |
3. Absolute taboo behavior (hot search cases on the entire Internet)
1.extinguish fire with water: 1 ml of water can cause the diffusion and burning area of the oil surface to expand 200 times (CCTV experimental data).
2.Mobile oil pan: A viral video on Douyin shows that oil fires spilled during a mobile fire increased the burn area by 40%.
3.Flour to extinguish fire: Flour particles may cause dust explosions when exposed to open flames (explosion power per kilogram of flour ≈ 0.5 kilograms of TNT).
4. Recommended list of home fire protection configurations
| Items | Must-have index | Check frequency |
|---|---|---|
| fire blanket | ★★★★★ | 1 time per month |
| smoke alarm | ★★★★☆ | quarterly testing |
| Gas leak detector | ★★★☆☆ | Half-year calibration |
5. The latest technological fire extinguishing solutions
1.Automatic fire extinguishing device: Taobao data shows that sales of intelligent temperature-controlled fire extinguishing devices have increased by 300% year-on-year, with prices ranging from 150 to 800 yuan.
2.Nano flame retardant coating: Experiments have shown that it can slow down the rise in oil temperature by 70%, and the JD.com crowdfunding project has raised over 200%.
Keeping these methods in mind can not only save property damage at critical moments, but also protect the safety of your family. It is recommended to bookmark this article and conduct home fire drills regularly.
(Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is November 1-10, 2023, and the sources include Weibo, Douyin, Baidu Index and other platforms)
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