Frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Volusia County wants you to avoid fiery mistakes

Volusia County Fire Rescue demonstrated what not to do when frying a turkey at the Volusia County Fire Training Facility on Monday.

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When it comes to frying your Thanksgiving turkey, Volusia County wants to make sure the public avoids making dangerous mistakes. 

Such as not leaving your fryer unattended, making sure your turkey is fully defrosted before putting in the pot and having an alternate plan in case of rain. 

"All of the sudden, you decide, 'I'm going to cook it in my garage,' and then you have a problem in your house," Volusia County Fire Chief Joe King said. "So always have a plan B for that."

On Monday, Nov. 25, Volusia County Fire Rescue demonstrated at its training facility what not to do when frying a turkey, mistakes that can often end up in flames. 

King issued the following safety tips for frying your Thanksgiving turkey:

  • Get your fryer ready a couple days before to ensure everything is working correctly.
  • Fill your pot with water first and put in your turkey to make sure you get the proportions right for when you pour in your oil, to prevent overflow.
  • Never fry a turkey indoors.
  • Keep the fryer 10 feet away from your house.
  • Monitor your oil temperature. A turkey should be fried at 350 degrees.
  • If experiencing a fire, cover the pot and turn the gas off. 

 

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