With Thanksgiving approaching, the American Red Cross is
advising people to be cautious when cooking. Local Red Cross
chapters are urging everyone to help save lives by being
prepared for home fires while cooking this Thanksgiving.
“Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home
fire injuries,” said Steve Hansen, Northeast Wisconsin Regional
Chapter Executive. “Having a working smoke alarms provides a few
minutes of advance warning in the event of a home fire, and that
extra time can save lives.” To prevent cooking fires this
holiday, follow these tips: - Never leave cooking food
unattended. - Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling,
or broiling food. If you must leave the kitchen for even a short
period of time, turn off the stove. - If you are simmering,
baking, boiling, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in
the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind
yourself that the stove or oven is on. - Avoid wearing loose
clothing or dangling sleeves while cooking. - Ke