Microwave Fire in Uptown Company Building?

11/21/2022 (Permalink)

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Believe it or not, microwave fires still happen. Unbeknownst to one employee, a metal band was hidden within a plastic food jar, and the lid caught on fire, leaving the break room and surrounding offices with smoke and the awful smell of burnt plastic.

Our local Centre City/Uptown team responds to fire damage emergencies every year in Uptown and offers these microwave safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

• PURCHASE a microwave oven that is listed by a qualified testing laboratory. Make sure to complete and return the product registration card. This way, the manufacturer can reach you if there is a product recall.
• NEVER put metal containers in the microwave
• PLUG the microwave oven directly into the wall outlet — never use an extension cord
• MAKE sure the microwave oven is at a safe height, within easy reach of all users
• OPEN food slowly, away from the face. Hot steam or the food itself can cause burns.
• FOOD heats unevenly in microwave ovens. Stir and test before eating or giving to children.

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Fire damage can happen at any time in your Uptown business or home. Our local Centre City/Uptown team is Here to help when you have a fire damage emergency. ® Call us today at 619-583-2133.

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