Roseburg, OR - A fast-acting employee at the Jersey Lilly Tavern kept a grease fire - and damage costs - at bay today when a fire broke out in the kitchen, firefighters say.
The Roseburg Fire Dept. responded to the fire at the tavern around 9:30am. An employee used a portable fire extinguisher designed for grease fires to extinguish the fire and keep it from spreading, according to a fire department press release.
No injuries were reported and the damage is estimated at less than $1000.
The fire department cautions restaurant managers and employees to know their fire emergency responsibilities; know where alarms and extinguishers are located; and learn how to help evacuate customers.
Employees should also learn about their facility's fire suppression system and how to use it in case of emergencies. A kitchen should be considered a hazard area, firefighters say. Grease accumulation on stoves and hoods, missing knobs on burners and missing hood system filters can lead to fires. Leaving cooking food unattended can be dangerous and exit ways should be kept clear.
Employees should receive ongoing fire safety training and firefighters should be called even for small fires, according tot he release. |
