OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – In less than 24 hours, many Oklahoma families are gathering to give thanks. Oklahoma City Fire Department and Oklahoma City Utilities are sending out a warning for the holiday hazards that may be ahead.
“Everyone’s cooking, people get distracted, people are using turkey fryers or ovens, and having so many friends and family, you can easily get distracted,” said Major John Chenoweth, with the Oklahoma City Fire Department.
OKC Fire says whether it is a turkey fryer, an oven, or even a stovetop, fires can start anywhere.
People have a tendency to move those turkey fryers inside. Maybe inside the garage, maybe next to the house, to kind of stay out of the elements,” said Major Chenoweth. “Well, you need to make sure that turkey fryer is at least ten feet away from your house.”…