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.
~ IN CASE OF FIRE OR ANY EMERGENCY, DIAL 9-1-1 ~
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