EAST LANSING, Mich. — As you get ready to start preparing your Thanksgiving meals, the East Lansing Fire Department has some tips on how to stay safe in the kitchen.
The department says Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average. Christmas Day and Christmas Eve follow with both having nearly twice the daily average for home cooking fires. Cooking is the leading cause of death from home fires.
Some tips to stay safe include:
- Stay in the kitchen while using the stovetop and check turkey frequently
- Turkey fryers are strongly discouraged
- Keep young children at least three feet away from hot stoves
- Splashes or steam from hot food and liquids can cause serious burns
- Keep knives out of the reach of young children
- Ensure electric cords are not dangling off counters
- Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children
- Never leave children alone in a room with a lit candle
- Keep the floor clear to prevent tripping hazards
- Test smoke alarms to ensure they are in working order
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