Austin Fire Department says more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year Common mistakes include too much oil, dropping frozen or partially thawed turkey into oil AUSTIN, ...

As millions of Americans prepare their tables for Thanksgiving feasts, some might be looking to cook their turkey a bit differently this year. The practice of deep frying turkeys has become popular in ...

The CSFD demonstrated what happens when you lower a frozen turkey into a turkey fryer with too much hot oil on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. The purpose of the demonstration was to educate the public through ...

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home-cooking fires, with deep-fried turkeys posing major risks, including injuries and significant property damage. Safety experts advise frying only in a cleared ...

ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — Frying a turkey might be a Thanksgiving tradition for some families, but firefighters said it can also be one of the most dangerous ways to cook your holiday feast. It only ...

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if you're cooking the centerpiece of dinner, food safety experts have some tips to help you avoid a disaster. Cooking fires spike on Thanksgiving Day to about ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Fire departments in Bakersfield and Kern County demonstrated the serious fire hazards of deep-frying frozen turkeys on Wednesday, just days before Thanksgiving. The annual ...

The turkey is the star of most Thanksgiving tables, and firefighters in Mississippi are warning of the potential dangers of deep-frying your bird. Ahead of Thanksgiving, firefighters at Gulfport Fire ...

Firefighters in Olney, Illinois successfully extinguished an outdoor blaze caused by someone attempting to deep fry a turkey, ...

Steve Inskeep and his brother, Bruce Inskeep, discuss tips on how to safely make a deep-fried turkey and chat about their family's celebrated holiday traditions.