Safety Tips to Avoid Accidental Fires While Cooking During the Upcoming Holiday

Every year, Thanksgiving provides the opportunity for home chefs to make a delicious meal with a turkey as the centerpiece of the holiday. Deep frying a turkey can be a tasty alternative to the traditional oven-roasted method, but fryers pose significant risks to personal safety and property without the proper safety measures in place.

The U.S. Fire Administration reports that an average of 2,300 house fires occur nationwide on Thanksgiving, causing numerous fatalities, injuries, and $25 million in property loss. The average number of reported residential building fires on Thanksgiving Day was...