On Thanksgiving, fire departments get three times as many calls

 Axios -If you're deep-frying your turkey this year, be careful, Axios Austin co-author Asher Price reports.

Why it matters: Thanksgiving is a busy day for fire departments, which respond to more than 3x the average number of calls.

The main causes of deep-fryer fires include:

1. Too much oil in the fryer pot. Oil spilling out of the pot can hit the burner and cause flare-ups.
2. Using a frozen or partially thawed turkey. Oil and water don't mix.
3. Frying too close to buildings. Cook away from flammables and keep your distance from wooden structures.

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