Thanksgiving 2020 Fire Safety

11/24/2020 (Permalink)

Many people and families will be focused on safety this Thanksgiving.  With people traveling to different places for gatherings, the four will be on eliminating the transmission of COVID-19.  But you still need to take care with cooking, as Thanksgiving Day cooking still remains a large cause of fires every year. 

Kitchen fires are the leading cause for home fires every year.  Per the Red Cross, this holiday is the most dangerous.  With everything going on, people tend to leave ovens and stovetops unattended.  This leads to an increased risk for fires to start.

Use the following tips to limit your risk for fires this Thanksgiving: 

Watch your food as it cooks

Don’t leave your hot cooktops or oven alone.  If you need to leave the kitchen for any period of time, tap one of your family members in to watch until you return.

Keep flammable items away from the heat

Keep your cooking area free of anything that has a risk of catching on fire.  This could be paper towels, grocery bags, or even your loose sleeves.

Know the signs of a pending fire

Turn the heat off if you see smoke starting, or if grease begins to boil. Take the food off the burner slowly and set away from the heat. You can keep a pan lid or cookie sheet on hand to smother any flames that start.  Don’t let anyone touch or move the item until it has completely cooled off.

Check your smoke alarms

This should be done year-round, but is especially important around the holiday season.

If you have any fire or smoke damage this Thanksgiving, call SERVPRO of Trumbull, Monroe & Northern Bridgeport.  We understand how stressful this situation can be.  We have the skilled technicians and specialized tools to get you taken care of properly.