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On July 17. 2023, the very well know newspaper El Mundo from Spain, on its digital version informed about a fire occurred at the famous Mesón Txistu.
Firefighters from the Madrid City Council have traveled to the famous Mesón Txistu in the Madrid district of Chamartín, where a fire has broken out. The neighbors assure that a lot of smoke is coming out of the premises.
According to the first information from the Municipal Police, the fire started in the kitchen extractor hood and unleashed a large cloud of smoke in the establishment. Finally, the firefighters have confirmed that the fire has started in the kitchen grill and has spread through the extractor hood.
However, from the premises it has been indicated at first that the fire has occurred on the roof through the ventilation duct and that there have been no flames inside the establishment. “They have caught it very quickly and it has been able to be solved well,” said one of the local employees.
In OMNIA NAVAL we remember that safety in a restaurant kitchen is of vital importance, and one of the main concerns is fire prevention. Some reasons for this are highlighted below:
👉 Fire prevention: Grease accumulated in exhaust ducts and fume hoods is highly flammable. If a fire breaks out in the kitchen, the presence of grease significantly increases the likelihood that the flames will spread rapidly and become uncontrollable.
👉 Personnel safety: Kitchen employees are exposed to high temperatures on a daily basis and work with hot equipment. A clean extraction system minimizes the risk of flash fires that can endanger their safety and well-being.
👉 Regulatory compliance: Many jurisdictions have strict regulations on the maintenance of exhaust systems in restaurants. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in penalties, temporary closures or even permanent cessation of business operation.
👉Property protection: A kitchen fire can cause significant structural damage to the restaurant. Investing in a properly maintained extraction system protects the establishment from these risks and contributes to business continuity.
To ensure that extraction systems are effective and safe, certain recommended practices should be followed, such as:
>Establish a periodic cleaning and maintenance program for the entire extraction system, hood, ductwork and exhaust fan, performed by trained professionals in the area.
>Implement grease filters in the extractor hoods to capture particles before they enter the ductwork.
>Educate staff on the importance of keeping the kitchen clean and grease-free.
>Conduct regular inspections to identify potential problems and correct them in a timely manner.
Prevention is key to maintaining a safe and successful working environment in the exciting world of gastronomy.
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