Metro Vancouver 9-1-1 dispatchers have a unique addition to a list of household fire hazards.
They’re warning people to be careful of kitchen fires caused by overcooked turkeys.
Dispatcher Corey Kelso says it may sound like a joke, but it’s actually the leading cause of spikes in 9-1-1 calls over the holidays.
He says there are ways to prevent turkey-related fires.
“Watch when you’re basting. If you’re using a shallow tinfoil pan to make sure that you don’t poke a hole into the pan. I know a lot of people use butter and wine when they’re cooking their turkeys and that can hit the element causing a fire.”
Kelso also recommends cleaning the oven before putting in the bird.
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