Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, but fire officials are reminding those preparing the dinner of the necessary safety precautions.
Thanksgiving ranks as the number one day for home fires in America. It’s followed by Christmas and Christmas Eve.
80 percent of fires on Thanksgiving revolve around cooking equipment according to studies.
Officials say keeping a close eye on the preparations and limiting distractions are vital to keeping a fire-free holiday.
They also say to keep flammables away from ovens and stovetops.