Deep-Fryer Fires Destroy 900 Homes

Deep-fryer fires in the United States kill an average of 5 people, injure 60, destroy 900 homes, and cause more than US$15 million in property damage each year. Turkey fryers pose a particular danger because they can tip over, overheat without automatic thermostat controls, or spill oil onto an open burner. Dropping a partially frozen turkey into hot oil can also trigger a violent spillover, which is why firefighters warn people to use fryers outdoors and away from buildings.

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