Cooking Fires are the leading cause of reported home1 fires and home fire injuries and the second leading cause of home fire deaths. NEVER: 1. Leave cooking food unattended 2. Have combustibles too close to the heat source. 3. Unintentionally turning on or not turning off the equipment. The Holidays are supposed to be a joyous time for family and friends, not a time of destruction, injury or worse. Be safe this holiday.