Fire marshal shares Thanksgiving cooking tips

With Thanksgiving around the corner, Sundance Fire Marshal Chris Tomford is sharing tips on fire safety in the kitchen. It’s important at any time of the year, but especially so during the activity-filled holidays when there are more people in the home than usual.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) advice recommends staying in the kitchen while cooking on the stovetop to keep an eye on the food and not leaving home while the turkey is cooking. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking and most cooking fires involve the stove.

Keep children at least three fee...