What could actually happen if a gas stove were accidentally left running while nobody was home?
The answer can be extremely serious.
1. A Gas Stove Should Never Be Left Unattended
Gas burners are designed to operate while someone is present and able to respond if something goes wrong.
Under normal cooking conditions, a flame heats a pot, pan, or other cookware. But when cooking continues without supervision, several things can happen.
Food or cooking oil can overheat. A pot can boil dry. Nearby objects can become dangerously hot. The
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