Grease Fires---Not what you'd expect

Grease fires happen all too frequently on kitchen stove tops across the world. What you don't know about extinguishing them can cost you dearly.

NEVER put water on a stove top grease fire. The water, being heavier than oil, sinks to the bottom of the pan, where it instantly becomes superheated.

The explosive force of the steam created by the evaporating water blows the burning oil up and out. This can resemble a mini nuclear blast right on your stove top.

The attached 30 second video demonstrates this affect, and the effect is one that will stay with you a long time.