Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average for such incidents, according to a study by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
On Thanksgiving day alone, an estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were reported to U.S fire departments in 2023, the data showed, reflecting 388% of the daily average. At the same time, 80% of the structure fires occurring on the holiday are due to cooking — accounting for 40% of the civilian injuries.
“From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations,” the NFPA said in the report. “Keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember, by following a few simple safety tips you can enjoy time with your loved ones and keep yourself and your family safer from fire.”
Meanwhile, cooking causes 52% of all reported home fires and nearly two of every five home fire injuries, and it is a leading cause of home fire deaths.
The slideshow above illustrates safety tips for Thanksgiving Day as selected by the NFPA.
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