American Red Cross Shares Tips For A Safe Thanksgiving

Most home fire incidents occur when people leave cooking food unattended.

The American Red Cross revealed some tips for everyone to follow to ensure a safe Thanksgiving.

Cooking is reportedly the “leading cause of home fires, home fire injuries and the second leading cause of home fire deaths.” Most incidents occur when people leave cooking food unattended.

Some tips to follow:

• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you must leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.
• Use a timer to remind yourself that the stove or oven is on.
• Avoid wearing loose clothing or dangling sleeves while cooking.
• Keep kids and pets at least three feet away from cooking areas.
• Keep anything that can catch on fire — potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, food packaging, and towels or curtains — away from your stove top and oven or any other appliance that generates heat.
• Clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease buildup.
• Consider purchasing a fire extinguisher to keep in your kitchen.
• Always check the kitchen before going to bed or leaving home to make sure all stoves, ovens and small appliances are turned off

For more information, visit RedCross.