Turkey Fryers: A Potential Hazard For Serious Accidents, Fires
Lemont Fire Chief Carl Churulo wants local residents to have a happy – and safe – Thanksgiving, so he's sharing this press release from the office of Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis.
As millions of families across the state prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with a traditional feast, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds residents to exercise safety while cooking, especially when cooking using turkey fryers. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Thanksgiving continues to be the leading day for home cooking fires in the U.S. – more than any other day of the year. The NFPA statistics show that Illinois ranked second in the U.S., with the highest number of fires during Thanksgiving between 2005 and 2010, with the use of turkey fryers as one of the main causes. NFPA reminds consumers that while turkey fryers are becoming a popular method for cooking, it continues to be a potential fire …
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