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From Turkey to Tinsel! Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays
From Turkey to Tinsel!
FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays are a busy time, and with extra cooking, candles, and decorations, the risk of home fires increases. Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue wants to help you keep the season safe and joyful—so here are a few tips to remember.
Cooking Safety
• Stay alert and pay attention to all cooking materials when cooking.
• Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stove and keep an eye on the food. Keep a lid close by to smother any potential fire.
• Keep anything that can catch fire – potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, food packaging, towels or curtains – away from your stovetop.
Turkey Fryer Tips
• Make sure the turkey is thawed and completely dry. Water mixed with oil can cause the pot to overflow, flame up or even explode.
• Turkey fryers should only be used outdoors, on a flat, non-wooden surface and at a safe distance away from homes and flammables.
• Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby and do not use water to put out a grease fire.
• Do not leave fryer unattended and make sure to keep pets and children away.
• Determine the amount of oil needed by first dipping turkey into the pot with water.
Candle Safety
Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.
Consider using battery-operated flameless candles.
Make sure to extinguish all candles when you are finished in a room or go to bed.
Christmas Tree Safety
• Only use lights that have been tested by a nationally recognized laboratory such as UL.
• Do not overload light strands, outlets, power strips or extension cords.
• Use flame resistant or flame-retardant decorations.
• Water natural trees DAILY! When tree becomes dry, discard it promptly.
