With Thanksgiving this week, soon families and friends will be traveling all over the country to gather around the table, be thankful for what they have and enjoy a nice meal. As opposed to the traditional method of cooking the bird, a number of people prefer to deep fry a turkey. According to the National Fire Protection Association, this process every year leads to dozens of fires, hospital visits and roughly $15 million in property damages.

If you still think it is worth the risk, read this article or watch this video with tips on how to prevent a turkey deep-fryer fire:

If you are hosting Thanksgiving this holiday season, do you have the right homeowners insurance coverage?