For the perfect holiday dinner, casseroles and cranberries, stuffing and sweet potatoes are all crowd favorites. But turkey is still the start of the culinary show. Of course, not all birds are prepared the same way. Some are slowly oven-roasted and basted for hours, others stuffed with vegetables and bread. And then there are the deep-fried. Many folks swear it’s the juiciest, tastiest way to cook a turkey, and it certainly saves time. But it also creates a lot of safety concerns, from cooking fires to serious burns.
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Fire Prevention Week: 12 tips to prevent kitchen fires
Did you know that October 8-14 is National Fire Prevention week? While it may not be something you’re going to actually celebrate, it’s a great time to refresh your memory and keep fire safety top of mind. And because more fires are likely to start in the kitchen than in any other room, we’ve combined 11 safety tips to help you prevent them.
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Burning dinner can be something to laugh about. A burning kitchen? Not so much. More fires start in the kitchen than in any room of the house.1 Which makes sense, since that’s where the grease and open flames and oil and high temps and electrical appliances are. We can’t help you with dinner, but we can help you keep your kitchen fire-free. These 12 safety tips are a place to start.
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Candles and romance go hand in hand on Valentine’s Day, but what starts as a warm glow could escalate into a dangerous fire. Although candles account for a small percentage of total home fires, they can still spark serious damage. Keep these tips in mind this Valentine’s Day to make sure it’s love, and not smoke, that’s in the air.