Grease fires are all too common in households. Try to avoid grease fires by limiting the oil used when cooking, using spray oils when possible and always wiping up oil that has spilled on the stove top or grill. If meat grease or oil spills over the edge of a pan, take a wet cloth and wipe it off immediately. If the grease gets to the grill or flame, it could travel up into the pan and cause a fire.
When dealing with a grease fire that is contained within a pan, cover your hand with an oven mitt, then simply cover the burning pan with a lid, and turn off the heat source. Never put water on a grease fire! Water thrown on a grease fire can spatter and spread the fire throughout the kitchen or onto you. Covering an outdoor grill with its lid will do the same thing, but also remember to close any other vents in order to extinguish the flames. Never reach across an active fire before covering the flames as this could ignite your clothing or burn your arm. If the grease fire has spread beyond the pan and you do not have a dry chemical fire extinguisher, douse the flames by covering with a dampened towel or use baking soda. If the flames get beyond your control immediately leave the home and call for emergency help.