A kitchen fire likely started by a toaster oven was extinguished Wednesday morning at the family home of an Arlington Heights firefighter who wasn’t there but on duty, authorities said.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images. EatingWell design. Always unplug and cool your toaster before cleaning to avoid burns, shocks or dangerous fumes.

You may regularly clean your air fryer or coffee maker, but all your kitchen appliances need some TLC every now and then. Specifically, you need to clean that toaster on your counter -- and you need ...

Always unplug and cool your toaster before cleaning to avoid burns, shocks or dangerous fumes. Remove crumbs regularly and wipe inside and outside to prevent buildup, pests and fire hazards. Deep ...