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Posted on: November 26, 2024 | Last Modified on: November 26, 2024[ARCHIVED] Fire Department Offers Thanksgiving Safety Tips
If you are planning to deep fry the bird this Thanksgiving, we want to make sure you keep the fire in the fryer, and not your home.
This week, the Fountain Hills Fire Department showed what can go wrong when done incorrectly. You can watch the demonstration by
clicking this link.
How
to fry a turkey safely:
Thaw completely! No ice or frost—it reacts explosively with hot oil.
Keep it dry. Pat your turkey with paper towels before frying.
Stay outdoors. Use the fryer on a flat, non-flammable surface, far from buildings.
Monitor oil levels. Overfilled fryers can lead to dangerous spills.
Never leave it unattended. Keep a fire extinguisher handy, just in case.
If all goes well, we hope you dig in and enjoy the delicious meal!