Thanksgiving is the No. 1 day in the U.S. for cooking fires

Thanksgiving is the No. 1 day in the U.S. for cooking fires

You’re making your favorite dish for Thanksgiving dinner on the stove top. The doorbell rings, and you run to answer it. Or you start looking for a tablecloth in the other room. Or you realize the dog needs to go out. This video, courtesy of State Farm, shows how quickly food that is left cooking while unattended can lead to a fire. In fact, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) said more home cooking fires happen in the U.S. on Thanks…

Thanksgiving is leading day for U.S. home cooking fires

An estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments on Thanksgiving Day in 2023, reflecting a 388 percent increase over the daily average, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Christmas Day and Christmas Eve ranked as the second- and third-leading days of the year for home cooking fires.

Latest Cooking Fire Statistics, Safety Tips to Help Prevent Kitchen Fires

Thanksgiving is the #1 day for cooking fires. From State Farm As cooking remains the leading cause of home fires in the United States, State Farm is highlighting the latest statistics on cooking-related fire costs, including the top 10 states, and offering essential tips to help families stay safe in the kitchen or outside with a turkey fryer or grill. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more home cooking fires occur in…