[header] How to prevent kitchen grease fires [title] Before cooking anything make sure burner is cool and wipe up any spills in the drip pan and around the burner before turning the heat on. [title] Pay attention to heat ratings for cooking oil. [step] Some oils can be heated more than others before catching fire. 
If you are cooking and the oil starts to smoke it's not only nearing the flash point, meaning it's close to catching fire, but it will emit unfavorable flavor and ruin the taste of food. [title] As soon as oil starts to smoke carefully remove the pan from the heat source.