Video: AFD hosts Thanksgiving turkey fry safety demonstration

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Thanksgiving sees a spike in cooking-related fires, with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reporting that cooking fires on this holiday occur at three times the rate of any other day. In 2022, an estimated 1,610 home cooking fires were reported — a staggering 399% above the daily average.To stay safe this Thanksgiving, the Austin Fire Department recommends the following precautions:
Stay alert and attentive while cooking. Avoid over-consuming alcohol, which c