Holidays are The Peak Season For Home Cooking Fires - New Bedford 02746

10/27/2020 (Permalink)

'Tis the season for holiday home cooking fires! Coming in at the top of the list is Thanksgiving Day followed close behind by Christmas and New Year’s.

It’s no surprise to us, and fire departments all around the United States that the holidays are the peak season for cooking fires.

While there may be fewer guests around the table this year due to social distancing guidelines, the holidays have not been canceled. Though there may be less food, the dangers of cooking fires are still present. 

Here’s a piece of advice we at SERVPRO of Dartmouth / New Bedford always give out around the holiday season but one that can be used all throughout the year: 

On Thanksgiving, deep frying a turkey make seem like a good idea, but it’s also dangerous if you don’t take the necessary precautions (i.e. making sure it’s completely dry!). Most cooking fires occur around the holidays when family is over and guests are being entertained. It’s easy to forget about the oven mitts you left by the stove or the timer that went off but you couldn’t hear it from all the hollering and shouting over the football game. Make sure the cook stays in the kitchen or at least have someone keep an eye on the food while it’s cooking. Never leave the stove unattended. 

If you or a family member are victims of letting loose during the holidays and suddenly realize the fire did as well, first call 911, and then call SERVPRO of Dartmouth / New Bedford.