Only an idiot fries with EVOO. The heat drives off the aromatics making flavor contribution nil and OO has a very low flash point. On top of that you are using something that is very expensive and vastly inferior to an actual frying oil like grape seed or even canola. EVOO is a seasoned oil for dressing and seasoning, not for use in a hot pan. Wouldnt be a bit surprised if the fire started with low flash point EVOO in the kitchen. Like I said, the woman can’t cook.
Smart people from Tx to Vietnam fry outside, and they do not use olive oil.