Officials are issuing a warning about the dangers of deep-frying turkey. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission released this video showing a bird being dropped into pots of oil, causing fire to spread rapidly. Tips here: https://abc7.la/2KDd1Ra | ABC7

DEEP FRYER DANGER: Ahead of Thanksgiving, firefighters in Mississippi demonstrated the potential dangers of deep frying a turkey, putting a frozen bird in oil, and sharing video of the dramatic results. Gulfport, Miss. Fire Chief Billy Kelley said the demonstration showed “what not to do” and reminded people to completely thaw and dry their turkeys before cooking. “The last thing we want to be doing is to show up on Thanksgiving where someone’s got hurt,” he said. | NEWSMAX

Deep frying a turkey incorrectly can lead to an explosion and a trip to the hospital this Thanksgiving. The Orange County Fire Rescue Department highlighted the dangers of frying incorrectly with a demonstration of how quickly things could go wrong. Read the full story at the link below. https://www.wesh.com/article/frying-turkey-thanksgiving-demostration/69509746 | WESH 2 News