What Not to Do When Frying a Turkey This Thanksgiving

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Deep-fry fires from cooking turkeys cause around 60 injuries every year. We all love the taste of a deep-fried turkey, but you should be extra careful when using this method to prepare your bird.

Please check out the safety tips at the link below.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dramatic-footage-shows-not-frying-203900601.html

Update (October 2026): Fry outdoors, well away from your house, garage and deck, and keep a fire extinguisher close by. If a cooking fire ever damages your home, call us first. See our homeowners insurance page.