20. In case of vegetable oil catching fire on a gas stove, quickly turn off the gas and put something over the pan to smother the flames
Firefighters warn never to use water when trying to extinguish burning fat or oil. Water particles will immediately end up at the bottom of the pan and begin to evaporate, which will make the flames even stronger.
The correct action is to cover the burning pan with something as this will cut off the fire’s supply of heat and oxygen.
