The Number One State for Deep Frying Turkey Accidents Is…

The Number One State for Deep Frying Turkey Accidents Is…

Turkey Fryer Fire sizedThe winner and seven year reigning champion for most grease- and cooking-related insurance claims on Thanksgiving Day is… Texas, according to State Farm.

Fire departments across the U.S. respond annually to more than 1,000 fires in which a deep fryer is involved. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that deep fryer fires kill five people each year, seriously injure 60 others and result in more than $15 million in property damage.

Most turkey fryer fires are preventable. Click here for 15 Turkey Fryers Safety Tips from State Farm.

It might not be a turkey fryer fire, but you never know when a disaster will strike. Don’t be unprepared this holiday season. Take a proactive approach to protecting your building and its occupants. Plan ahead. Think ahead. Train ahead.

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