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10/10/2026

A basement kitchen fire at a Quebec restaurant this month spread inside the walls and toward the roof before crews could reach it — proof that hidden buildup can travel far beyond where a fire starts.

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10/07/2026

An overlooked grease filter can slow airflow and add unnecessary risk. Flue Steam Inc. provides grease filter exchanges that help your kitchen perform better and stay safer.

The grease filters within your kitchen exhaust system exist to reduce the amount of vaporized grease that ends up within your exhaust system ducts, where it can cause a flash fire. Clean filters can trap up to 70-80 percent of the grease passing through them. But if your filters are already saturate...

10/05/2026

Yes, Flue Steam installs these!

10/04/2026

A kitchen fire at a Klamath Falls, Oregon cafe this month brought out four engines and fifteen personnel — a reminder of how much resource a single kitchen blaze can demand.

Klamath County Fire District 1 responded early Thursday morning to a commercial kitchen fire at Wong’s Cafe, 421 Main Street in Klamath Falls.Around 2:20 a.m. o

10/01/2026

Grease has a way of hiding in the parts of your exhaust system you never see. Flue Steam Inc. removes that buildup so your kitchen stays safer and runs the way it should.

Kitchen exhaust systems remove hot air and odors from your kitchen, but their main purpose is to safely eliminate the vaporized grease that is a natural byproduct of cooking. Failing to keep your kitchen exhaust system clean and in good working condition will compromise its ability to do its job. On...

09/30/2026

Grease filters may seem like a small part of your exhaust system, but their impact is anything but minor. When they are neglected, airflow suffers and fire risk climbs throughout the entire system.

Grease filter exchange services improve airflow, reduce fire risk, and help kitchens stay compliant.

09/29/2026

Know the Risk. See the Warning Signs. Prevent the Fire.

What is Prevention Intelligence?

Prevention Intelligence is the ability to recognize fire hazards before they become fire incidents.

In a commercial kitchen, that means looking beyond what is easily visible. It means understanding how cooking methods, grease accumulation, filters, ductwork, exhaust fans, access, maintenance, fire suppression, and documentation all work together.

It is not simply cleaning a hood.

It is knowing what to inspect.
Knowing what needs to be cleaned.
Knowing what can go wrong.
Knowing what has been overlooked.
And acting before a problem becomes a fire.

That is Prevention Intelligence.

09/27/2026

Taking care of your kitchen means looking past the surface. Flue Steam Inc. handles the deeper cleaning and maintenance that supports safety, performance, and peace of mind.

Over several decades in the business, Flue Steam has constantly added to its arsenal of fire safety services for commercial kitchens. In addition to preventative cleaning services, we also provide services to help you deal with fires if they do flare up in the kitchen. We sell all types of portable....

09/25/2026

A North Carolina restaurant suffered heavy damage this month in an early-morning fire that owners believe may have started in the kitchen.

Crews were called to the India Mahal Restaurant on East Main Street around 4:00 a.m.

09/23/2026

When restaurant owners think about ventilation, the swamp cooler rarely comes to mind. But it plays a bigger role in kitchen comfort and airflow than most people realize, especially through the summer months.

Is your commercial kitchen swamp cooler getting the attention it deserves? Learn why makeup air matters for safety, comfort, and code compliance.