Fire Facts
When Grease Becomes Fuel: The Hanes Mall Fire That Shut Down TGI Friday's
Mon Sep 08 2025
How accumulated grease in ductwork turned into 4-foot flames shooting from the roof. A two-alarm wake-up call about NFPA 96 cleaning schedules.
Read moreFire Lessons from the Southeast: Introduction to Kitchen Disasters
Tue Sep 02 2025
Six real kitchen fires across NC, SC, and GA reveal how NFPA 96 violations turn routine cooking into devastating blazes. Learn from these cautionary tales.
Read moreSolid Fuel? Mind the Spark Arrestor
Tue Aug 26 2025
Wood and coal lines need dedicated arrestors and ash handling.
Read moreInside the Plenum: What Good Looks Like
Sun Aug 24 2025
Smooth metal, no pooled grease, filters tight and upright.
Read moreGrease Containment on the Roof
Fri Aug 22 2025
Stop overflow before it stains membranes and causes slips.
Read moreDuct Access Panels: How Many Is Enough?
Tue Aug 19 2025
Enough access to actually clean — especially near turns, fans, and transitions.
Read moreHinge Kits on Rooftop Fans
Sun Aug 17 2025
Safer service, less roof mess. Hinge kits prevent duct damage and protect wiring.
Read moreBaffle Filters vs Mesh: Why It Matters
Fri Aug 15 2025
Baffle filters slow flame spread and channel grease to the hood trough. Mesh loads too fast and drips.
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