There are more home fires on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year. Fire departments respond to three times the normal number of incidents, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Be forewarned that it CAN happen to you. Each year hundreds of people in the United States are killed in fires that involve cooking equipment and thousands more are injured. These incidents also account for more than half a billion dollars in direct property damage to homes and their contents annually.
So, be safe and be prepared this holiday season. Make sure your smoke alarms are working before that turkey goes in the oven! Test smoke detectors by pushing the test button to verify that the device beeps or rings loudly. Also, make sure you have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen that is easily accessible.
Wishing you a very happy and safe holiday season!
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