Thanksgiving Fire Safety

11/16/2021 (Permalink)

Deep frying turkey can easily cause fires like this if proper precautions are not taken.

It is that time of the year again, Thanksgiving.  Many people are preparing to spend the day in the kitchen cooking meals and making treats.  The kitchen can become a very hectic place during these joyous times.   Thanksgiving day has more home cooking fires than any other day of the year (about 3 times the daily average).  In 2019 there was an estimated 1,400 kitchen cooking fires reported in the US. Unattended cooking is the leading contribution to cooking fires and deaths. By following a few simple safety tips you can enjoy your day as well as keep yourself and your family safe. 

• Deep frying a Turkey is extremely dangerous and can easily cause a fire. 
• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove 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 three feet away.
• Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter, near the stove or near water.
• Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children.
• Never leave children alone in room with a lit candle.
• Never leave a burning candle unatended in your home.
• Never use water to put out an oil fire. 
• Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.
• Create a fire safety plan with your family.  Make sure to review it from time to time so that everyone knows the plan. 

Please contact SERVPRO of SW Waukesha County for all your fire and smoke damage clean up needs.  262-542-0900 or 920-674-3002. 

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