Given that our homes are literally flammable, fire prevention and awareness have never been more important. Part of that is recognizing problem areas in a household. “Cooking is the leading cause of home fires,” says Lorraine Carli, vice president of outreach and advocacy at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). “Frying on the stovetop and leaving that unattended is the combination that leads to the majority of home fires and [related] injuries.”