Date: November 22, 2005Contact: Bob Thompson, Wichita Fire Department's Chief of Public Information: RThompson@wichita.gov: (316) 268-4441
If you elect to fry your Thanksgiving Holiday turkey, the Wichita Fire Department wants to remind you to use extreme caution. A turkey partially wet or completely wet, and 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 also recommends the following safety suggestions. Regardless of the weather, never attempt to fry a turkey inside your home, garage or on the deck. Keep your skin covered when inserting the turkey in the pot or removing it. Never attempt to fry a turkey without using an instant-read thermometer to insure proper temperature. Keep children and pets away from the hot oil. Do not consume alcohol during the cooking process. Provide a fire extinguisher. For additional safety information, contact fire prevention at 268-4441.
If you elect to fry your Thanksgiving Holiday turkey, the Wichita Fire Department wants to remind you to use extreme caution. A turkey partially wet or completely wet, and 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 also recommends the following safety suggestions.
Regardless of the weather, never attempt to fry a turkey inside your home, garage or on the deck.
Keep your skin covered when inserting the turkey in the pot or removing it.
Never attempt to fry a turkey without using an instant-read thermometer to insure proper temperature.
Keep children and pets away from the hot oil.
Do not consume alcohol during the cooking process.
Provide a fire extinguisher.
For additional safety information, contact fire prevention at 268-4441.
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