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Health & Fitness

Turkey Frying & Fire Safety

A crispy and juicy turkey may be delicious - provided you don't explode the turkey and set your house on fire.  All residents are urged to be mindful of potential fire hazards when deep-frying your bird this holiday season.  To avoid a conflagration in your home, the following tips are offered:

  • Don't overfill the pot with oil - avoid spillover when placing the turkey in the pot.
  • Thaw the turkey before frying.
  • Never put a frozen turkey in a deep fryer as it will likely explode.
  • Turn off the flame when placing the turkey in the oil.
  • Fry outside and a safe distance away from the house.
  • Do not leave the cooking pot unattended.
  • Keep children and pets at a safe distance.
  • Keep a grease-fire approved fire extinguisher nearby.
Call Fire Marshal Jay Bender 201-794-5408  FireMarshal@FairLawn.org   for further information regarding this or any fire safety matter.
              ~  IN CASE OF FIRE OR ANY EMERGENCY, DIAL 9-1-1  ~

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