Fire Officials Warn of Deep-Frying Dangers Ahead of Holiday

Fire officials warn of deep-frying dangers ahead of holiday

Fire departments in Bakersfield and Kern County demonstrated the serious fire hazards of deep-frying frozen turkeys on Wednesday, just days before Thanksgiving.The annual demonstration took place at the Olive Drive Fire Training facility, where officials showed how dropping a frozen turkey into hot oil can create dangerous kitchen fires."So just like in your kitchen, if you have a fire, put the lid back on, turn the fire off, and step away, let …

BSFR conducts safety test on deep frying turkey in preparation for Thanksgiving - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue conducted their annual safety test to demonstrate how to safely cook a turkey in a propane turkey fryer and also showed how improper use could cause a potential fire. The test was conducted at the BSFR Station at Lauderdale Lakes on Wednesday. 7News cameras captured firefighters in protective gear displaying an improper way to cook a turkey by dropping it in oil and causing a fire. The test was done to show how to pro…