Firefighters show dangers of deep frying a turkey, offer tips to avoid Thanksgiving disaster

Mass. — Thanksgiving is a week away and the National Fire Prevention Agency is reminding people the dangers of deep frying a turkey.

According to the NFPA, Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires and they strongly discourage the use of turkey fryers.

If you’re using a fryer for Thanksgiving here are some tips to stay safe:

Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.
Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.
Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.
Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.
Keep knives out of the reach of children.
Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.
Never leave children alone in room with a lit candle.
Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

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