No matter what time of year it is, there are always festivities and when you’re cooking a lot, that can increase the risk of fat catching fire. There is a risk of fire when handling hot oils and fats, so try to always keep an eye on your cooking, and use a cooking timer. “Many amateur cooks underestimate the dangers of the hob and oven. They turn the hobs up too high, get distracted while they’re cooking or don’t react correctly if a fire breaks out,” says Hermann Dinkler, a specialist in fire and explosion protection. He provides a list of tips on how to avoid fat fires in the kitchen. Causes…