Holiday Kitchen Safety: Deep-Frying Turkeys & More

The Anchorage Fire Department warns of kitchen safety during Thanksgiving, with unattended cooking being the leading cause of home fires. Fire Marshal Brian Dean emphasizes the importance of staying vigilant while preparing meals. Deep-frying turkeys poses a significant risk, with Dean advising against putting a frozen turkey into hot oil and overfilling the pot. He recommends measuring oil carefully and placing the turkey into the pot before adding and heating the oil. Dean also discusses other holiday fire risks, such as live Christmas trees and overloading circuits. He stresses the importance of working smoke alarms, avoiding too many plugs in extension cords, and creating a family evacuation plan. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.