BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The Bakersfield Fire Department is releasing a few tips for those looking to deep fry a turkey fortheir holiday dinner this year.
According to the BFD hazards of turkey frying are multi-dimensional, with combustible liquid fires, propane fires, severe contact-burns, and other fire-related injuries possible.
BFD Turkey Fryer Safety Tips
• Turkey fryers should always be used outdoors at a safe distance from structures.
• Never use fryers under patio covers, on wooden decks or in garages.
• Use fryers on flat surfaces to reduce the possibility of accidental tipping.
• Never leave the fryer unattended.
• Keep children and pets away from the fryer at all times.
• Do not overfill the fryer. This may result in a "spill-over" of hot oil.
• Safety goggles and potholders or oven mitts should be used when utilizing the fryer.
• Turkey must be completely thawed to avoid oil splattering and "boil-over."
• Turkey should be free of loose ice and water to avoid oil splattering and "boil-over."
• Choose a smaller (10-12 lbs) turkey to fry to reduce the potential for accidents.
• Never use water to extinguish a grease fire - use an all-purpose fire extinguisher.