{"id":183,"date":"2017-11-22T07:53:16","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T07:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/\/portland-me-water-damage\/blog\/have-a-safe-thanksgiving-with-these-fire-prevention-tips\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T13:33:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T13:33:14","slug":"be-safe-thanksgiving-with-these-fire-prevention-tips","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/linwood-nc-puroclean-emergency-property-restoration\/blog\/be-safe-thanksgiving-with-these-fire-prevention-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Safe this Thanksgiving with Fire Prevention Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/linwood-nc-puroclean-emergency-property-restoration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-Fire-Safety-1024x821.png\" alt=\"thanksgiving fire safety\" class=\"wp-image-18888\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving Day is a festive celebration but did you know that it\u2019s also the leading day for home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)? As you begin preparing for your family dinner, keep these fire safety tips in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you have to leave the kitchen even for a minute, turn off the stove.<\/li>\n<li>When cooking your turkey, check on it frequently and don\u2019t leave the house.<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol (or drowsiness) and cooking don\u2019t mix! Don\u2019t use the stove or stovetop if you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol.<\/li>\n<li>Use a cooking timer to remind you when to turn off the stove or oven.<\/li>\n<li>Wear close-fitting sleeves and roll up your sleeves when cooking. If you have long hair, tie it back.<\/li>\n<li>Keep flammable things, such as oven mitts, wooden utensils, your clothing or food packaging, away from the stovetop.<\/li>\n<li>If a small pan fire can be handled safely with a clear escape route, keep a lid nearby to smother small grease fires by sliding the lid over the pan and turning off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it\u2019s completely cooled. If there is any doubt, get out, close the door, and call 911 from outside.<\/li>\n<li>Never throw water over a grease fire!\u00a0Have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen for extra prevention.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the kitchen floor clean and clear of objects to avoid trips or falls.<\/li>\n<li>Keep children out of the kitchen while cooking. Prepare activities such as games, puzzles or books that keep them busy elsewhere. Keep pets out of the kitchen as well.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure electric cords aren\u2019t dangling off the counter within easy reach of children or pets.<\/li>\n<li>Keep matches and utility lighters up high in a locked cabinet and out of the reach of children.<\/li>\n<li>Use battery-operated candles instead of real candles. Learn more candle fire safety tips.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your smoke alarms are working by testing them at least once a month and following the manufacturer\u2019s battery replacement instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Review your home fire escape plan with the whole family and tell your visitors about it. Mark two exits out of each room and practice your fire drill routinely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-left: .25in\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height: 107%\">How to prevent turkey fryer fires and injuries: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NFPA discourages outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers because of serious burn and fire risks. Consider a commercially prepared fried turkey or an appropriate alternative appliance. If using any cooking appliance, follow its instructions and keep it away from combustibles.<\/li>\n<li>Do not overfill a fryer. Follow its instructions to establish the oil level before heating. If a cold-water displacement check is specified, remove the turkey, empty all water, and dry the pot and turkey completely before adding oil. Never add water to hot oil.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your turkey is completely defrosted before you fry it to prevent hot oil from splattering.<\/li>\n<li>Use a cooking thermometer to check the temperature of your fryer as it can easily overheat and start a fire.<\/li>\n<li>Wear long cooking gloves to protect your hands when handling the turkey fryer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stay safe and have a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family! For professional smoke remediation or fire damage repair, contact your local PuroClean office.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 5px 10px;border: 1px solid #cccccc;line-height: 20px;text-align: justify;background-color: #eeeeee\"><strong>PuroClean<\/strong>\u00a0is a leading commercial and residential restoration franchising company.\u00a0 Founded in 2001, the company offers fire and water cleanup and restoration services, mold mitigation and remediation, and biohazard cleanup and removal throughout the United States and Canada through its franchise network.\u00a0<a style=\"font-size: 13px\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/\">Learn more.<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving Day is a festive celebration but did you know that it\u2019s also the leading day for home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)? 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