Report Emphasizes Thanksgiving Dinner Cooking Safety

While cooking Thanksgiving dinner requires a lot of effort, Safehome.org reminds you that it’s important to do it safely. The National Fire Protection Association says that Thanksgiving is the most dangerous day of the year for cooking fires with a 240% spike in cooking fires compared to all other days. Multitasking, crowded kitchens, hot oil, and leaving food to cook while not at home contribute to the risk of disaster. Safehome.org says it’s essential to have a functioning smoke detector that’s tested monthly and an up-to-date fire extinguisher. Click here to read the full report from Safehome.org.