Avoid accidents; have a happy Thanksgiving

“Accidents happen, my mother used to say.” And she was always right. After all, if it isn’t an accident it would be called an intentional and who would intentionally get food poisoning, or a sliced finger, or a severe burn or broken bone? No one, of course.

According to The National Fire Protection Association Thanksgiving Day is the most likely day for home cooking fires. There are actually three times as many fires on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year.

So not surprisingly, the NFPA says that you should stay in the kitchen while you’re cooking. Keep an eye on everything on the stove and in the oven. Keep towels or other flammables away from flames. If you deep fry your turkey, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions to the letter.

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