I intended to steam some broccoli.
So, I put the steamer basket into a pot, put the broccoli in and turned on the heat.
I put the timer on and started to put some dishes away.
The pot started to make a weird noise and when I looked at the flame it was green.
Emerald green.
I thought it was kinda weird because the flame is usually blue and whenever there is water on the pot, the flame turns orangey.
Then I realized I hadn't put any water into the pot.
I turned the heat off and put some water into the pot. Steam immediately rose up.
Did you know that the green flame is whenever copper is burning? I found out after.
I'm glad I didn't cause a fire. And thankful for whomever is watching over me. (Thank you!)
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I remember chemistry class at high school...
That's a relief that you are safe. I did the same thing last week, actually, and it was so scary. Let's be careful!
Oh no Kat! Main thing your safe! I was just watching a FB post about 9-volt batteries catching on fire, that was pretty intense too! Apparently they can start a fire when metal hits the terminals simultaneously, spooky! They recommend always keeping the 9-volt in the plastic holder so no accidents happen. Take care! Mich
glad you are okay Kozue!
I saw that one too Mich, scary!
Take care you two!
Kat
Whoa....glad nothing terrible happened Kat. Be safe....
That IS scary, Kat.
thanks Kirk, me too!
I know Jalna! :0
Take care you two!
Kat
that is nuts! Oven/stove issues always bug me....I've contributed to more than my fair share of small kitchen fires.
just glad it wasn't worse Rowena :)
Take care:)
Kat
I'm glad it wasn't any worse!!
me too K!
Take care.
Kat
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