With Thanksgiving Day right around the corner, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea fire officials are reminding the community of safety concerns when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner.
On Thursday evening, volunteer fire fighters hosted a demonstration of what happens when oil levels are too high when frying and if your turkey isn't completely defrosted (both are extremely important.)
When deep-frying a turkey, authorities also remind you to:
- Deep-fry turkey at least 10 feet away from the house
- Do not fry a turkey near trees or a wooded area, or on a wooden deck
- Monitor the turkey's temperature throughout the process
- Oil burns are serious -- once you begin the frying process, do not more the turkey/fryer until done
Most of all, authorities want to ensure a safe, happy and healthy Turkey Day!