Most home fires start right in the kitchen

The kitchen may be the heart of your home — but it’s also where most house fires begin. In Malaysia, the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) reports that more than half of residential fires are caused by cooking-related accidents or faulty appliances. It usually starts small — a pot left on the stove or a frayed rice cooker cable — and within minutes, smoke turns into flames.

SaferDaily Tip: Never leave cooking unattended. Keep a small fire extinguisher or fire blanket in the kitchen — it’s your first line of defence.