BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Fire departments in Bakersfield and Kern County demonstrated the serious fire hazards of deep-frying frozen turkeys on Wednesday, just days before Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n
The annual demonstration took place at the Olive Drive Fire Training facility, where officials showed how dropping a frozen turkey into hot oil can create dangerous kitchen fires.<\/p>\n
“So just like in your kitchen, if you have a fire, put the lid back on, turn the fire off, and step away, let it cool down,” said Alexander Clark, Bakersfield Fire Department public information officer.<\/p>\n
“If it does boil over and catch fire, make sure you have a hose nearby to put the fire out. Don’t put water directly into the pot, but use the hose nearby to stop the fire that’s spreading, and then have a fire extinguisher if you have one,” said Clark.<\/p>\n
Officials called the demonstration a valuable teaching moment for the community about preventing kitchen fires, which are the leading cause of house fires on Thanksgiving Day.<\/p>\n
The safety demonstration comes as families across Kern County prepare for the holiday, with many planning to deep-fry their Thanksgiving turkeys.<\/p>\n
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