Kitchen Fires Can Destroy Your Business: What You Need to Know

Business owners, particularly those in the restaurant industry, are well aware of the fire disasters that can occur. But, you may not understand just how frequently those fires happen, or how much damage they can cause:

When examining a four-year span, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), found there were 7,640 structural fires in eating and drinking establishments, resulting in more than $246 million in property damages. According to FEMA, on average, a fire in a commercial kitchen will result in an average loss of $23,000. For about 43 percent of those restaurants, that fire caused a total loss, forcing the restaurant to shut its doors.While fatalities are far less common than they used to be, property losses due to kitchen fires continue to be a huge issue for owners - one that requires consistent staff training and higher standards than ever before on kitchen equipment.

Common Fire RisksTight, cramped kitchens with staff speeding in and out, combined with open flames…