Use a fire extinguisher. Always have an ABC extinguisher on hand to put out a grease fire. Make sure it meets Underwriters Laboratories or Factory Mutual standards. Water and grease don't mix. Never pour water on a grease fire.
Water causes grease fires to spread.
Never carry a burning pan as it may spread the fire and cause injury to you or others. If the fire won't go out, have everyone leave the house immediately and call your local fire department from a neighbor's home by dialing 911. Report the fire to the fire department even if the fire has been extinguished. They can check the situation and may see the potential for the fire starting again where the average homeowner might not be aware of warning signs. They also keep statistics on home fires.