Munster, IN – As Thanksgiving approaches, local fire officials are reminding residents to stay alert in the kitchen — the leading source of home fires during the holiday.
According to the Munster Fire Department, Thanksgiving ranks as the number one day for home cooking fires nationwide. The department, citing guidance from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), urges families to take extra precautions as kitchens heat up this week.
Key safety tips include staying in the kitchen while cooking, keeping children at least three feet from stoves, and ensuring smoke alarms are working properly. The NFPA also advises keeping flammable items such as oven mitts and paper towels away from burners, and checking on turkeys frequently when roasting.
Fire officials also warn against leaving food unattended on the stove or children alone with lit candles. Keeping electric cords, knives, and matches out of children’s reach can also prevent accidents.
To reduce kitchen congestion, families are encouraged to involve kids in non-cooking activities like games, puzzles, or outdoor recipes.
“Before the holiday rush begins, take a moment to review these key safety tips and help keep your home and family protected,” the Munster Fire Department shared in a recent post.
This Thanksgiving, a few simple precautions could make all the difference in preventing a fire disaster.
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