Whether it’s a boiling over deep fryer or a damaged electrical cord, cooking-related fires remain a top cause of unexpected blazes in the home. According to a recent report from the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 371,700 home structure fires annually between 2006 and 2010. These fires caused an estimated average of 2,590 civilian deaths and $7.2 billion in direct property damage each year. Based on research by…
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