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Cooking Injuries Peak During Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving Day has more than double the number of home cooking fires than an average day, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. More than 4,000 fires occur annually on Thanksgiving as celebrants deep-fry turkeys, boil potatoes, bake pies and more. …

Turkey, Tinsel and Tinder: Erie Insurance Lists Holiday Hazards and Tips to Avoid Them

The song says “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but it can also be the most dangerous. The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is fraught with hazards from car crashes to house fires to holiday-related injuries. …