Many fire departments and districts in the region send out reminders about safety while preparing big meals for family and friends during the Thanksgiving weekend.
A summary of some of those tips include making sure someone is always keeping an eye on the food that is cooking in the kitchen, make sure kids stay a safe distance from stoves and ovens in the kitchen, and have a prepared plan of escape if a fire should breakout.
Several releases also talk about the dangers of trying to fry turkeys with oil which can easily get out of control. If frying a turkey is something that might be on the menu for future Thanksgivings, fire officials encourage people to look into buying an oil-less fryer or buying one in advance from a grocery store or a restaurant.
Many local agencies websites and Facebook pages have more information as does the website for the National Fire Protection Associati
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