Keep Thanksgiving Happy!

The holidays bring joy, family, and, of course, lots of time in the kitchen! With so much going on, it’s a great idea to keep fire safety in mind to ensure your Thanksgiving celebration stays happy and worry-free.

As you prepare that delicious feast, see all of our cooking safety tips here.   Specific notes about Thanksgiving cooking are below.

Facts About Thanksgiving and Fire Safety

Did you know that Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for home cooking fires? Here are some eye-opening stats from the National Fire Protection Association:

• In 2022, fire departments responded to 1,610 cooking fires on Thanksgiving—that’s three times the daily average.
• The leading cause of these fires? Unattended cooking.
• Cooking equipment is involved in nearly half of all home fires and ties with heating equipment as the second most common cause of home fire deaths.

Thinking of Deep Frying Your Turkey? Watch Out for These Hazards:

While fried turkey can be a treat, using a turkey fryer comes with risks:

• Tipping Hazards: Turkey fryers can tip over, spilling hot oil everywhere.
• Oil Overflow: Overfilling the pot can cause oil to spill out when the turkey is added.
• Frozen Turkeys: A partially frozen bird can cause oil to splatter dangerously.
• Overheating: Fryers can overheat, sparking a fire.
• Burn Risk: The pot, lid, and handles get extremely hot, posing a burn danger.