Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if you're cooking the centerpiece of dinner, food safety experts have some tips to help you avoid a disaster.

Cooking fires spike on Thanksgiving Day to about 1,400 each year, about triple the number of daily average cooking fires throughout the year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Deep-fried turkey, which has gained in popularity over the years, is particularly dangerous and can lead to devastating burns, destruction of property and other injuries.

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“ Every year, we see preventable fires and injuries caused by cooking accidents during the holidays,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman. “We’re urging everyone to stay focused when in the kitchen

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