BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Fire departments in Bakersfield and Kern County demonstrated the serious fire hazards of deep-frying frozen turkeys on Wednesday, just days before Thanksgiving.
The annual demonstration took place at the Olive Drive Fire Training facility, where officials showed how dropping a frozen turkey into hot oil can create dangerous kitchen fires.
"So just like in your kitchen, if you have a fire, put the lid back on, turn the fire off, and step away, let it cool down," said Alexander Clark, Bakersfield Fire Department public information officer.
"If it does boil over and catch fire, make sure you have a hose nearby to put the fire out. Don't put water directly into the pot, but use the hose nearby to stop the fire that's spreading, and then have a fire extinguisher if you have one," said Clark.
Officials called the demonstration a valuable teaching moment for the community about preventing kitchen fires, which are the leading cause of house fires on Thanksgiving Day.
The safety demonstration comes as families across Kern County prepare for the holiday, with many planning to deep-fry their Thanksgiving turkeys.
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