As Thanksgiving tables are set and turkeys are cooked, fire officials are encouraging the public to practice fire safety in the kitchen.

We’re only one day away from Thanksgiving, which means you may already be getting the holiday feast ready. But, it’s important you do so safely. “You always want to pay attention to what you’re cooking and be aware of what’s happening in the kitchen,

There are about twice as many fires on Thanksgiving as on the next-closest day, and almost all of them start with unsafe cooking,” according to State Fire Marshal Jon Davine.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average.

Frying your Thanksgiving turkey might be more dangerous than you realize. Officials say the risk for your house to catch fire is the highest on Thanksgiving day. Cooking is what causes most holiday fires,

Thanksgiving is the top time of year for home fires, according to the county fire department. “Thanksgiving cooking is unfortunately one of the more dangerous things that we do throughout… Read More

While some may be looking to speed up their Thanksgiving day cooking process by deep frying a turkey this year, it's important to remember how dangerous it can be. On Wednesday, Sacramento fire officials held a demonstration on how to properly deep fry your turkey.

Raw turkey can harbor illness-causing bacteria such as salmonella, campylobacter and other germs. It must be handled safely to prevent those bugs from contaminating refrigerator surfaces, sinks and kitchen counters.

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