Gobble, gobble, gobble. That's the sound of a turkey laughing it's drumsticks off because of the recent rash of turkey- fryer accidents. This particular fire was started at a Navy building a couple days before Thanksgiving by a sailor who brought his commercial turkey fryer in from home. Seems he chose to ignore a few of the precautions on the fryer, like don't use on a wood deck, don't use under eaves and overhangs, and keep well away from buildings.
Folks, the holiday season is in full swing and parties are everywhere. Don't let a fryer fire or any other cooking mishap spoil the fun. If you plan to use one, pay careful attention to the safety instructions. Use your head and do a quick risk assessment before getting started.
www.safetycenter.navy.mil
