Escambia County Fire Rescue conducted its annual turkey burn demonstration on Saturday, Nov. 18. During the demonstration, ECFR firefighters showed what can happen when you attempt to deep-fry a turkey with too much oil at extreme temperatures, resulting in a burst of fire.
The turkey burn demonstration can be viewed here.
ECFR encourages residents to use these safety tips when deep-frying a turkey this Thanksgiving:
- Use a fryer with thermostat controls. This will ensure the oil does not become overheated.
- Thaw your turkey completely. Ice on the bird will cause the oil to splatter.
- Don’t overfill the pot with oil. If you do, the oil will overflow when you add the turkey, causing a fire hazard.
- Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the fryer.
- Always use the fryer outdoors. Ensure the fryer is at least 10 feet from a structure or other combustible material.
- Only use your turkey fryer on sturdy, level surfaces as they can easily tip over.
- Consider using an electrical or air fryer.
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