Best fire blankets

In the event of a fire, you'll keep your family and property protected with one of these fire blankets.

best fire blanket
man putting out fire with fire blanket
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Every second is crucial in an emergency. The best fire blankets snuff out flames quickly and are useable as shelters as you exit a building. Whether you need added security for the garage, the kitchen, your car, or your entire house, we have solutions. These are the fire blankets you can count on.

Best overall

pair of fire blankets in packages

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Aksipo fire blanket 2-pack

Perfect size for the kitchen

Suppress flames fast without the mess of a fire extinguisher with this emergency fire blanket two-pack from Aksipo.

Pros:

  • Extinguishes liquid and grease fires
  • Stops stove fires fast
  • Easy-open tabs
  • Two for the price of one
  • Lightweight

Cons:

  • Best for small fires only

Kitchen fires account for two of every five home fires. The Aksipo fire blankets have large grommets at the top of each pouch, so they can hang in your kitchen or other convenient locations, ready to go to work. This two-pack includes twin blankets that measure 39.3-by-39.3-inches. They're large enough to lay over a burning pan on the stove or the top of a grill and are small enough to keep in the car or take on camping trips.

Best XXL

single use fire blanket in pouch

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Tonyko fire blanket

Extra, extra large coverage when you need it

The gigantic Tonyko fire blanket is an excellent emergency tool that prevents larger fires from spreading and serves as a shelter.

Pros:

  • 78.7-by-78.7 inches
  • Snuffs out flames quickly
  • Good for indoor or outdoor fires
  • Hangable
  • Works on liquid and grease fires

Cons:

  • Pull tabs are touchy

When a fire gets out of control, you need something big in your back of tricks. We recommend the supersized Tonyko fire blanket. It's a gigantic 78.7-by-78.7-inches, so it's better able to deal with fires that begin spreading. And if you need to leave a room or building that's on fire, this blanket is large enough to drape over your shoulders and protect delicate skin.

Best fire kit

two fire blankets and heat resistant gloves

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EVERLIT XL fire blankets and heat resistant gloves

You'll be as prepared as a boy scout

Keep your hands, property, and body safe when dealing with fire with this kit from EVERLIT.

Pros:

  • Two-pack of fire blankets
  • Comes with heat-resistant gloves
  • Hangable
  • Works indoors or out
  • Smothers fires well

Cons:

  • Best for small fires

Using a fire blanket is the best solution for small flames that begin inside or out. Still, flames and heat can burn delicate tissue. This kit from EVERLIT comes with two 47-by-47-inch blankets and a pair of heat-resistant gloves. The blankets are just the right size for car fires, kitchen fires, or the backyard BBQ grill, while the gloves keep your hands safe from high heat.

Best bundle

four xl large fire blankets in protective sleeves

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SKAMZ extra-large fire blankets and storage hooks

Quadruple everything

This bundle from SKAMZ comes with four generously sized fire blankets and four hooks for hanging your emergency blankets.

Pros:

  • Comes with four fire blankets
  • Includes four hooks for hanging
  • Easy-to-use pull tabs
  • Works on all fires
  • Provides solid protection

Cons:

  • Adhesive on hooks is weak

SKAMZ one-ups the competition with this four-pack of high-quality fire blankets by also including hanging hooks. The adhesive-backed hooks mount on flat surfaces around your house so you can easily find and grab a fire blanket when needed. Each blanket in this bundle is 47.2-by-47.2 inches. They're the ideal size for kitchen or car fires and can be worn over your shoulders to protect skin from high heat.

Best for the whole house

5-pack of fire blankets in sealed pouches

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JJ CARE fire blanket 5-pack and hooks

Hang one in every room

This blanket five-pack from JJ CARE is enough to outfit your whole house. The kit even comes with hooks.

Pros:

  • Five fire blankets
  • Hanging hooks included
  • Suppresses fire on the spot
  • Manageable size

Cons:

  • Best for small fires

Your memory is questionable when disaster strikes. Do you really know where your emergency gear is stored?  JJ CARE has the answer with this blanket five-pack (enough to outfit your whole house) and five hooks. Each fire blanket is 40-by-40 inches and ideal for small kitchen fires, BBQ grill problems, and campfire issues. Fires go out fast with JJ Care! 

Bottom line

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The best fire blankets have easy-release tabs at the bottom and grommets at the top, so you can hang these lifesaving tools around the house. Our favorite fire blanket comes from Aksipo. They check all the right boxes for being easy to use, effective, and hangable.

If you want the added security of having gear in place in various rooms, go with JJ CARE's five-pack of fire suppression blankets and hooks. The sheets are 40-by-40 inches and are hangable with included hooks.

Jodi Owan works behind a camera and a keyboard.