Safety officials are reminding parents about the most common hazards in the home in recognition of Burn Awareness Week.

The first week of February is national burn awareness week. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Burn Association, aims to raise awareness of the risks of fire in homes, schools, and workplaces.

As National Burn Awareness Week kicks off, experts are raising awareness on burn prevention and safety measures.

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The Washington State Fire Marshal's Office is working to prevent burn injuries in the community during National Burn Awareness Week

The City of Erie Fire Department is highlighting National Burn Awareness Week. Fire chief Leonard Trott said the purpose of National Burn Awareness Week is to bring people’s attention to the need to be careful while cooking and with open flames.

The Reno Fire Department also recommends having a burn emergency kit available. If a small fire occurs in a frying pan, cover the fire with a metal lid or cookie sheet smother the flames. And one of the most important items to keep up to date to reduce fire risk, are smoke alarms.

Burn Awareness Week is underway, and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents that more than two-thirds of severe burns happen at home. "Burn