not too bright of an idea , but at least no one was seriouslyhurt
Turkey fryer fire displaces family
Approximately $75,000 in damage caused to home
The Associated Press
Originally published December 25, 2005, 3:46 PM EST
OXON HILL // A family was left homeless after authorities said a Christmas Day attempt at deep frying a turkey went very wrong.

Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department investigators believe someone was using the deep fryer in the attached garage of a home when it caught fire. The flames then spread to the main house, causing $75,000 in damage and displacing the family.



A firefighter suffered burns to his wrists and was taken to an area hospital. Authorities expected him to be treated and released.

Fire department officials said they do not recommend using turkey deep fryers, but understand the devices are popular. So for those who insist on using them, they stress there are safety guidelines that must be followed. Those include only using the devices outdoors, at least 30 feet away from any building, on a concrete surface with a fire extinguisher nearby.




Copyright © 2005, The Associated Press

yeah, i was gonna say--you use that shit outside, man!

now WHY does that sound like most of the customers at my job?

DynamicSavior said:

and they'll come back to the store, talkin about "i bought a turkey fryer from your store, and it burned my house down!!!!"

DynamicSavior said:

LIMIT 4 TURKEYS PER CUSTOMER! That was after they took the tags off the steaks.

CinisterCee said:

No, that was when they took someone else's coupon and tried to get a free ass turkey. And my boss would've told them "Oh, you torched your fucking house huh? Any burns? COCOA BUTTER, AISLE 8."

DynamicSavior said:

Isn't there enough fattening shit to eat around the holidays?? Who the hell needs to FRY a turkey that bad? I mean really... fucking Americans

That's the county I grew up in. It sounds about right.

CalhounSq said:

actually, a fried turkey is healthier then any other type because the skin seals up and prevents the oil from penetrating the meat..

whereas a backed or rotiseree turkey is cooking in its own fat.


so, take back what you said now or the turkey man is gonna come after you..

sosgemini said:

This sounds like it could have been arson - perhaps there was some fowl play.

ReturnOfDOOK said:

Come on, people! This is comedy!!!

ReturnOfDOOK said:

Sorry, I couldn't bring myself to comment

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ReturnOfDOOK said:

I laughed....a little.....well it was more like a chuckle.

I love fried turkey. I saw where even Bojangles was selling fried turkey now.....don't know if I'd like theirs though. I don't really care for their chicken. I only like their cinnamon and blueberry biscuits.

CalhounSq said:

Obviously you haven't tasted it before.

But, yeah, I do agree that stuff should be done outdoors.

fried turkey is the healthiest way to eat a turkey!! healthy!!!

Turkey

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TMPletz said:

Yea, I have Not impressive enough to burn your house down for

I prefer it baked/roasted




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