Since 2005, there have been 71 reported fires in Columbus during Thanksgiving week, according to data from the Columbus ...

The holiday season is often touted as the most wonderful time of year, but it also presents an increased risk of home fires.

Georgia leads U.S. in cooking fires, which peak on Thanksgiving Day. So local cooks face extra danger this week.

Food that is left cooking while unattended can lead to a fire. Officials said more home cooking fires happen in the U.S. on Thanksgiving than on any other day.

When it comes to keeping your holiday season full of joy and happiness, one thing to consider is the importance of cooking your Thanksgiving meal safely.

Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires in the U.S., according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Unattended cooking is the leading cause of kitchen fires on Thanksgiving, officials said. Deep-frying a frozen turkey can also be dangerous. Fryers that immerse the turkey in hot oil can easily spill ...

Cleveland Division of Fire's Lt. Mike Norman says Thanksgiving and Christmas consistently lead to more cooking-related fires and burn injuries.

MISSOULA, Mont. — An estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments on Thanksgiving Day in 2023, marking a 388% increase over the daily average, according to the National ...

Modesto Fire Department says cooking, space heaters, chimneys and overloaded outlets drive winter fire calls — and most are ...

Always fry turkeys outdoors on a stable surface, ensure the bird is completely thawed and dry, and never leave the fryer unattended. To avoid dangerous overflow, measure the correct oil level by first ...

Tampa Fire Rescue, along with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, Temple Terrace Fire Department, ...