Prevent Thanksgiving Cooking Fires with These Essential Safety Tips

Along with the joys Thanksgiving season brings to all of us, it also brings an increased risk of home fires, and here's what you need to know.

The numbers are alarming. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the number of home cooking fires soars nearly 400% on Thanksgiving.

The Dangers Of Thanksgiving Cooking

We all need to know the statistics and the ways to avoid a tragedy during one of America's most beloved holiday seasons.

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Many of the dangers of cooking this time of year come from the popularity of deep frying your turkey.

We thought it would be good to check out some expert advice on deep frying a turkey safely before the cooking begins.

Some Safety Tips For Deep Frying The Turkey

We checked with FEMA to get their advice on staying safe while deep frying our turkey this Thanksgiving, and here are some essential tips they share.

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Ensure the fryer is in a level spot and at least 10 feet from your home. Keep it sturdy and don't leave it under any overhangs.

Be sure your turkey is completely thawed. If you put a partially frozen turkey in the fryer, it could cause some dangerous splattering.

Expert Offer Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Make sure you are monitoring the temperature. Use a fryer with a thermometer, and if it doesn't have one, grab one out of the kitchen. Overheating the oil could cause a fire.

Do not fill the fryer with too much oil. No one wants it to spill over.

With the popularity of deep frying the turkey, we want to make sure you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving.