--- title: "Housing Risk Guide: Cooking Fire Safety" description: Discover how to prevent kitchen fires with tips and strategies tailored for residents and housing professionals. Download our free Cooking Fire Safety Risk Guide today. image: https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/OvenFire.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.haigroup.com/housing-risk-guide-cooking-fire-safety#main-content) [![hai-logo-KO-256px](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hai-logo-KO-256px.png?width=256&height=57&name=hai-logo-KO-256px.png "hai-logo-KO-256px")](https://www.haigroup.com/) - SEARCH - [Risk Management](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/risk-management), - [Fire Safety](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/fire-safety), - [Resident Resources](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/resident-resources) # Housing Risk Guide: Cooking Fire Safety ![](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/OvenFire.jpg) - April 29, 2025 ![Ally Modugno | Marketing Specialist | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/Ally%20Modugno.jpg) [Ally Modugno | Marketing Specialist | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/author/ally-modugno) [\< Back to Resource Center](https://blog.haigroup.com) The average American cooks six meals a week at home, so it's no surprise that cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is responsible for the most home fire injuries and is the second leading cause of home fire deaths. This guide outlines key risk factors, prevention tips, and fire response strategies every housing organization should know. 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