Everything is better deep-fried, and a Thanksgiving turkey is no exception. But with that delicious cooking method comes a myriad of risks.

According to data from State Farm, more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year. November is the number one month for grease and cooking related fire and December is the second highest month.

Simple mistakes such as using too much oil and frying indoors can cause dangerous conditions for a grease fire to erupt, causing injuries and damage to property.

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