Fire departments in Bakersfield and Kern County demonstrated the serious fire hazards of deep-frying frozen turkeys on Wednesday, just days before Thanksgiving.
The annual demonstration took place at the Olive Drive Fire Training facility, where officials showed how dropping a frozen turkey into hot oil can create dangerous kitchen fires.
“So just like in your kitchen, if you have a fire, put the lid back on, turn the fire off, and step away, let it cool down,” said Alexander Clark, Bakersfield Fire Department public information officer…