Real Incidents Caused by Overdue Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning in Saskatchewan

Regina Restaurant Temporarily Closed After Grease-Fueled Duct Fire A popular Regina restaurant suffered a major disruption when a small grill flare-up ignited grease hiding inside the hood system. Investigators found: The duct had not been cleaned in 8 months Filters were heavily saturated A hidden grease pocket near the fan housing intensified the fire Local impact: Business closed for 2 weeks Staff hours lost Customers redirected to competitors This example is common in busy Regina kitchens where high-volume cooking accelerates grease accumulation.