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Broward fire crews warn of turkey frying dangers ahead of Thanksgiving

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue crews issued a Thanksgiving warning with a live demonstration showing the dangers of improperly frying a turkey. Officials stressed that turkeys must be fully thawed, cooked with the right amount of oil at the proper temperature, and always fried outdoors away from structures. They cautioned never to fry a turkey indoors. Crews noted fewer holiday fires in recent years but urged continued caution.
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