Thanksgiving Turkey Frying Safety Tips from Fire Departments

Deep Frying Turkey Safety

• ⚠️ Deep frying a turkey results in an average of 5 deaths and 60 injuries each Thanksgiving, but these are preventable deaths.
• 🎯 Always fry turkeys a minimum of 10 feet away from any structure, never in a garage, next to vinyl siding, or on a deck.
• 💧 Ensure the oil level is only 1/3 of the way up the container to prevent overspillage.
• 🧊 A crucial step is to make sure the turkey is fully thawed and dry, as ice and water mixed with hot oil create fires.

Improper Turkey Frying Dangers

• 🚫 Never fry a turkey in a garage, on a covered back porch, or on a deck due to the risk of fire spread.
• 🔥 Forgetting to thaw the turkey completely is a common cause of accidents because the wetness creates dangerous flare-ups.
• 🧊 Oil and water do not mix, and this reaction is a primary cause of turkey frying fires.

General Holiday Cooking Safety

• 🏠 Thanksgiving is a peak time for cooking fires, with unattended cooking being a leading cause of home fires.
• 🔥 Keep anything that can burn away from the stove, including towels, utensils, and packaging.
• ⏱️ Always stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop and use timers as simple steps to prevent accidents.