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A grease fire is a fire that catches on when cooking oil or grease becomes too hot. Heating grease will first cause it to boil, then smoke, and finally ignite.Grease fires are a significant hazard since they can quickly get out of control and spread. They are the most common type of uncontrolled... View Full Term
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