HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Never try to extinguish a grease fire with water. Throwing water on the fire can cause burning grease to splash, which can make the fire spread and potentially harm bystanders. It is dangerous to move a pan or pot of burning oil for the same reasons.

Detailed explanation-2: -Get the lid that fits the pan and ‘slide’ it across the top of the pan to smother the flames. Or, use a cookie sheet and ‘slide’ it over the top of the burning pan. Shut off the burner to stop adding heat. Leave the pan alone, don’t move it, and don’t remove the lid until it has cooled completely.

Detailed explanation-3: -What happens if you add water to a grease fire? Even a small amount of water dropped into a pan or deep fryer filled with burning oil will sink to the bottom, become superheated and erupt. According to the Scientific American, the reason oils do not mix with water is related to their properties.

Detailed explanation-4: -The number one rule is to avoid putting any water on a grease fire. Because water contains oxygen, it fuels the fire instead of extinguishing or cooling it. If you can safely access the heat source, turn it off to get the oil to start cooling down.

Detailed explanation-5: -A grease fire can quickly make a turn for the worse if it spreads beyond the stove. If you do ultimately experience a grease fire, turn off the burner, but do not move the pan. Moving the pan could cause the fire to spread, growing faster and stronger.