The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention released a list of tips to make sure your Thanksgiving is a safe one.

  • Do not leave stoves, ovens, and ranges unattended—stay in the kitchen so you can keep your eyes on the food.
  • Make sure to keep children away from the stove as the steam or splash from the food on the stove can cause serious burns.
  • Roll up your sleeves or wear short sleeves while cooking
  • Set timers to keep track of cook times.
  • Check on all household smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to make sure that they are working properly.
  • Keep pot holders and food wrappers away from heat sources while cooking.
  • After your guests leave, be sure all cooking appliances are off and all candles are blown out.
  • Call 9-1-1 immediately if an oven fire occurs.

Bob Yaiser, public education officer for the Bureau of Fire Prevention, also reminds residents who will be using turkey fryers to know the dangers and consider using the safer, oil-less fryers.

Deep frying a turkey in hot oil over 350 degrees is as flammable as gasoline, accounting for a high number of house and garage fires reported each year. The units can also easily tip over, spilling scalding oil and leading to fires, burns and other injuries. If you prefer to use a turkey fryer, consider switching to the newer units available, electric or infrared models that are much safer than the turkey fryers that use oil."

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