Fire & Life Safety America would like to wish you and your loved ones a great and safe Thanksgiving holiday.
If you have plans to use a turkey fryer this Thanksgiving, we would like to recommend the following safety tips. Make sure your turkey is completely thawed; oil and water do not mix.
Turkey fryers should always be used outdoors and a safe distance from the house and other material that can burn
Be certain your fryer is placed on a flat surface to avoid tipping
Never use turkey fryers on decks or inside your garage
Never leave your fryer unattended
Never allow children or pets near the fryer even after the bird has been removed
Do not overfill your fryer
When touching the pot use oven mitts and wear safety goggles if possible to avoid oil splatter
Never extinguish a grease fire with water!
If the fire is manageable, use an all-purpose fire extinguisher
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