Burn Awareness Week + the Most Common Fire Hazards In Your Kitchen

2 Min Read By Society Insurance

In 2021, over 398,000 people in the U.S. needed medical care for burns, according to the CDC, and a claims-based analysis from 2020 reported 698,555 burn-related insurance claims. Meanwhile, the latest data shows that 8,000 fires break out at restaurants every year. 

National Burn Awareness Week is a campaign since the 1980s sponsored by the American Burn Association. Every year, it takes place the first full week in February, this year falling on February 1–7, 2026. The week is designated to provide an opportunity for fire educators “to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our communities.”

Society Insurance has put together top fire hazards in a restaurant and commercial kitchen and how to mitigate the risks they pose.

Most Common Fire Hazards in Your Commercial KitchenGreasy rags: Rags and towels are handy for cleaning up cooking oil and grease residue at restaurants and bars. However, their usefulness can also make them a severe fire hazard. As…