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Alabama firefighters are sharing essential tips for frying your turkey, ensuring that you burn the bird and not your house.>> SHARE WITH US: Upload your photos and videos via uLocalTurkey fryers have proven to be dangerous if not used properly, so local first responders want you to be prepared to prevent incidents.This is a potential consequence of not properly thawing and frying your turkey.Turkey fryers that use oil can be dangerous, so fire and safety experts recommend doing so at least 10 feet away from any flammable surface.But what do you do with the grease once you're done?Helen Hays, the Public Information Officer for Jefferson County, warns that pouring it down the drain is not only unwise but also costly."When you pour oil and grease down your drain...over time, that builds up can cause a backup in your house," Hays said. "That can be expensive for the homeowner, and if it gets into the sewer, the county. Jefferson County Environmental Services provides several locations for recycling your used oil and grease. Click here to look at the complete list.The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has a list of recycling centers around the state, which you can find here.>> WVTM 13 ON-THE-GO: Download our app for free
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
Alabama firefighters are sharing essential tips for frying your turkey, ensuring that you burn the bird and not your house.
>> SHARE WITH US: Upload your photos and videos via uLocal
Turkey fryers have proven to be dangerous if not used properly, so local first responders want you to be prepared to prevent incidents.
This is a potential consequence of not properly thawing and frying your turkey.
Turkey fryers that use oil can be dangerous, so fire and safety experts recommend doing so at least 10 feet away from any flammable surface.
But what do you do with the grease once you're done?
Helen Hays, the Public Information Officer for Jefferson County, warns that pouring it down the drain is not only unwise but also costly.
"When you pour oil and grease down your drain...over time, that builds up [and] can cause a backup in your house," Hays said. "That can be expensive for the homeowner, and if it gets into the sewer, the county.
Jefferson County Environmental Services provides several locations for recycling your used oil and grease.
Click here to look at the complete list.
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has a list of recycling centers around the state, which you can find here.
>> WVTM 13 ON-THE-GO: Download our app for free
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