November 27th 2023.
A North Carolina family experienced a close call when a turkey fryer exploded in their Burlington home on November 22nd. According to reports, the blast was so powerful that it shattered windows at the back of the house.
Investigators discovered that the person cooking the turkey had fallen asleep and left the boiling oil unattended. Fortunately, despite the immense force of the explosion, no serious injuries were reported.
Burlington Police Chief Daniel Shoffner issued a warning regarding the risks associated with unattended cooking. He noted that Thanksgiving is one of the most dangerous days of the year when it comes to cooking-related fires.
“There’s more house fires due to unattended cooking, or cooking incidents, on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year,” Shoffner stated. “We want people to be safe; stay safe this holiday season. You know, be cautious when you’re cooking. If you are using a turkey fryer with oil or anything else.”
Unattended cooking is one of the leading causes of home fires, especially during the holiday season. The U.S. Consumer and Product Safety Commission reports that there are an average of 1,600 cooking fires just on Thanksgiving - more than three times the daily average for such incidents.
In order to ensure a safe and joyous holiday celebration, safety officials are urging households to prioritize safety. Chief Shoffner reminded people to be vigilant while cooking and take extra caution when utilizing turkey fryers with hot oil. Experts suggest frying turkeys outdoors and maintaining a safe distance between the fryer and anything that could catch fire.
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