The CSFD demonstrated what happens when you lower a frozen turkey into a turkey fryer with too much hot oil on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. The purpose of the demonstration was to educate the public through ...

Do you know what to do when your fried turkey goes up in flames? On Monday, Nov. 24, the Ossining Fire Department held an outdoor turkey fryer demonstration to show folks in Westchester just how ...

Austin Fire Department says more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year Common mistakes include too much oil, dropping frozen or partially thawed turkey into oil AUSTIN, ...

In Tampa, firefighters held a fiery demonstration when they lowered a turkey that hadn't been thawed properly into hot oil. Safety experts advise frying only in a cleared outdoor area, keeping the ...

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with incidents more than triple the daily average, according to the NFPA. Deep-frying turkeys poses a serious fire and injury risk, causing an ...

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many families are beginning to prep their meals for the big day. While some cook their turkey the traditional over-roasted way, others enjoy deep-frying the ...

If your Thanksgiving tradition includes frying a turkey in oil rather than roasting it in an oven, the State Fire Marshal's Office urges you to be extra careful this year. From 2001 through 2005, home ...

Thanksgiving is the leading day for home-cooking fires in the United States. Always use a turkey fryer outdoors on a flat surface away from any structures. Ensure your turkey is completely thawed and ...

In anticipation of Thanksgiving, the Broward Sheriff's Office is providing safety tips for people who use turkey fryers. According to the National Fire Protection Association and Underwriters ...

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if you're cooking the centerpiece of dinner, food safety experts have some tips to help you avoid a disaster. Cooking fires spike on Thanksgiving Day to about ...