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Firefighters to Demonstrate Potential Hazards and Proper Usage of Turkey Fryers |
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Written by Assistant Chief Steve Brown
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Thursday, November 15 2007 21:48 |
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On
Friday, November 16, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at #1 Timberbrook Drive, St.
Peters, firefighters with Central County Fire and
Rescue will demonstrate the potential hazards of improperly cooking your
Thanksgiving turkey in at turkey fryer. This demonstration will be very graphic
and show the explosive possibilities of frying a partially frozen turkey, using
too much oil and leaving the fryer unattended.
The
following are the most common scenarios involving turkey
fryers:
- House fires
associated with turkey fryers leading to injuries and property damage.
- Ignition of
oil used with turkey fryers. This was often related to oil reaching excess
temperatures or oil contacting the open flame of the fryer.
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Splashing of hot oil causing burns.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, "Thanksgiving
Day fires in residential structures cause more property damage and claim more
lives than residential structure fires on other days of the
year."
The
members of Central County Fire and Rescue want everyone to have a safe and happy
Thanksgiving Day. By showing the potential hazards of improper use of a turkey
fryer we hope to prevent any unnecessary tragedy to your
family.
For
more information or questions, please contact Assistant Chief Steve Brown at
636-262-9503.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, November 24 2007 18:22 )
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