On 10/4/2018 12:43 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Thu, 4 Oct 2018 00:07:30 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> My toaster caught on fire! Sorry, no news at 11:00 or link to a news story.
>>
>> I was toasting a slice of sourdough bread and the toast was done. I had
>> just taken it out of the slot with when flames burst up!
>>
>> I quickly unplugged the toaster and grabbed a box of baking soda from
>> the cupboard. I doused the flames.
>>
>> I have NO idea why the toaster suddenly caught on fire. I keep the
>> crumb-tray clean and empty. It was a 10 year old toaster but that's no
>> excuse.
>>
>> Good thing I never toast bread without standing there waiting for it.
>>
>> Jill
>
> what a wake up call! Glad you caught it right away.
>
It made a *poof* sound and I turned around and saw flames. Surprise!

Baking soda is a very handy thing to have on hand. I rarely use it for
actual baking but it's a great thing for putting out fires.

Note to self: buy more baking soda

Jill