Holiday baking oven safety tips for the first cold snap
Stephanie NimsFaiza Mohammed
ByStephanie Nims,Faiza MohammedandLisa Pringle•
November 1, 2026Updated: November 1, 2026, 7:10 am ESTPublished: October 30, 2026, 2:47 pm EDT

As the first cold snap arrives and holiday baking begins, closed windows can trap smoke, grease and cooking pollutants in your kitchen and indoor air. Learn how to clean built-up grease from your oven and what a burning smell is telling you, plus why the U.S. Fire Administration says cooking remains the leading cause of home fires, even in winter. Get practical kitchen safety tips from The Weather Channel before the holiday rush.

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