The City of Wichita Fire Department would like to remind citizens who will be deep fat frying turkeys for Thanksgiving to use extreme caution. A turkey partially wet or completely wet, immersed in a pot of hot oil will produce a volatile reaction. This reaction may be great enough to cause the oil to come in contact with the open flame and cause a large fire.
The department recommends the following safety suggestions:
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Keep children away from the cooking area.
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Do not fry the turkey on a combustible surface such as a deck or inside the garage. Move away from the house.
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Never put your face directly over the pot. Protect your hands and arms with gloves and long sleeve clothing or other protective type clothing.
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Always use the suggested cooking type oil and remember, “Oil and Water don’t mix.”
The City of Wichita wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.