Posted on 12/18/2009 9:27:31 PM PST by kristinn
A radio station's turkey-frying stunt turned into a recipe for disaster this morning when an attempt to cook the frozen bird in a van resulted in the vehicle catching fire.
During a stunt for "The MJ Morning Show" on WFLZ, 93.3 FM, a grease fryer was placed inside the van, which had furniture in it that caught fire, Tampa Fire Rescue spokesman Capt. Bill Wade said.
WFLZ employees were supposed to lower the turkey into the van using a crane but never got a chance before flames engulfed the vehicle.
Firefighter Ken Licata injured his back during the incident at Clear Channel Radio, 4202 Gandy Blvd., Wade said. Capt. Licata, a firefighter for 26 years, was treated at a hospital and is now recovering at home.
About two hours after the fire, the other three members of Licata's crew had to fight another blaze without their captain available, Wade said.
It was initially reported one of the radio station's employees was injured, but WFLZ told Tampa Fire Rescue this afternoon that no one from the station was hurt.
Wade expressed anger over the stunt.
"They wanted a fire," Wade said. "They had no permits, no proper safety crews. When the fire got going, they called the fire department."
The morning show and stunt were streamed live on the station's Web site and recorded.
"We'll see what happens when we return," a disc jockey said before cutting to a commercial break, urging listeners to watch the escapade online. By the time the show resumed, the van was aflame.
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“As God is my witness, I thought frozen turkeys could fry.”
Duh. you’re not supposed to cook it frozen!
1. Thawed bird only.
2. Keep the fryer at least 25 feet from anything combustible, like a house.
More media careers launched.
What has happened to common sense?
Prayers to the firefighter, dunce caps to those who came up with this brilliant idea.
And a fine job you have done, sir!
Uh, hadn’t this morning zoo douchebag ever seen the 100 YouTube videos showing what happens?
“What has happened to common sense?”
One word for you...FLORIDA!
I’ve spent more than enough time there over the last few years. Common sense is not a commonly used mental asset in many parts of that state.
Idiots. First two rules of turkey frying:
1. Thawed bird only.
2. Keep the fryer at least 25 feet from anything combustible, like a house.
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Exactly. We have been doing this for about 14 years and if you do it right, no problems. BTW, we love the dry rub.
I knew someone would beat me to this. Congratulations!
I swear the exact same phrase minus the word “frozen” was heard inside my head (in Mr. Carlson’s voice no less) when I read the headline, before I even clicked on the post!
Looks like he was telling the truth. Here’s them messing around with a fryer in 2008.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOY4F2mKXYw
The fire is the result they were trying for and achieved. There was no safety concern and forethought other than a radio stunt. Earlier in the month they tried to set the van on fire and failed, they made a song about it.
M.J. doesn’t necessarily care if anyone get hurts during his stunts, in fact, he takes pleasure in it.
Idiots.
They should be fired.
I actually blow dry the inside of the Turkey before slowly lowering it into the hot oil to avoid splatter.
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