With fire in the headlines, I suggest you do this NOW! Personal Story

[Silver Gaia]

32. Our mailman saved my life by doing this when I was home alone as a teenager.

We had learned how to make donuts in home ec class the day before. They didn't explain to us that a big pot of heated oil could catch fire, though. I was home by myself and thought I'd surprise my family with a yummy treat. So I got the donuts ready to cook, put a ton of oil in a big pot, turned the burner on high and walked away while I was waiting for it to heat. Dumb, right? But I was 14. Luckily, the mailman was turning around in our driveway when it caught fire. Luckily, that kitchen had big windows he could see into. Luckily, the garage door was open and the back door was unlocked. Luckily, I had left a box of baking soda on the counter. Luckily, the mailman knew what to do with that soda. There was smoke damage, but nothing caught fire. He saved my life, and I've never forgotten that baking soda puts out fires, and is the best way to put out grease fires.

Making a special handy shaker of soda to keep for emergencies is a GREAT idea! Thanks for the reminder! I will do this.