Central Fire Protection District Offers Thanksgiving Safety Tips

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA -- The Central Fire Protection District in Santa Cruz County this week offered tips on how residents can have a safe Thanksgiving holiday.

Here are some tips for a fire-safe holiday:

• Never leave food cooking unattended
• Do not wear loose clothing while cooking
• Turn handles from pots and pans in and away from the edge of the stove when cooking
• Make sure that your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working properly
• Have a fire extinguisher available and know how to use it
• Never leave candles burning unattended
• If smoking is allowed in your home, provide ashtrays for your guests
• Check furniture, trash cans and ashtrays for smoldering cigarette butts before going to bed
• Overnight guests should be included in your home fire safety plan
• Clean your stove and oven after cooking large holiday meals
• If you have a cooking fire; turn off the stove, cover the pan with the appropriate size lid and call 911

For more tips, go to your local fire department.

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