Traditional chip pans can cause fatal fires, so firefighters are urging you to swap chip pans for other way of cooking chips - to keep you and your family safe.
Safer ways to enjoy chips
Chip pan safety tips
If you must use a traditional chip pan, please follow these fire safety tips:
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If the oil starts to smoke it’s too hot. Turn off the heat and leave it to cool, otherwise it may catch fire
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Never fill a pan more than one-third full of fat or oil
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Never leave the pan unattended when the heat is switched on.
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Make sure that food is dried thoroughly before putting it in hot oil so that it doesn’t spit
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Never deep fry if you’ve been drinking alcohol or taking drugs - or if you are feeling tired
What to do if a pan catches fire
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Turn off the heat under the pan (if it’s safe to do so) and allow it to cool completely
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Don’t tackle the fire yourself- leave the room, close the door, get everyone out of your home and call 999.
Leaflets - chip pan safety
Chip pan safety leaflet (new window, PDF 522KB)
Love chips leaflet - after drinking alcohol, go to the chip shop, don't cook at home (new window, PDF 528KB)