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Penn. Officials Remind Homeowners to Make Safety a Priority This Thanksgiving

Pennsylvania Fire Commissioner Tim Solobay and Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller are reminding Pennsylvanians to celebrate Thanksgiving safely. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the average number of home fires on Thanksgiving Day is normally double the average number of fires …

New York Firefighters’ Group Urges Kitchen Caution on Thanksgiving

Firefighters are urging people to be careful in the kitchen this Thanksgiving. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York has issued a holiday reminder that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires. With Thanksgiving on …

Penn. Regulators Offer Tips to Avoid Turkey Frying Homeowners Catastrophe

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner are cautioning consumers to be extra careful when considering deep frying a turkey as part of the Thanksgiving celebration. While a tasty alternative to the traditional roast-in-the-oven main …

State Farm: Texas, Illinois, Ohio Top 3 States for Thanksgiving Cooking Fires

If you live in Texas, Illinois or Ohio, you’re more likely to experience a cooking fire on Thanksgiving Day than those in other states. That’s according to claims data from Illinois-based State Farm Insurance. More cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving …