London Fire Department urges holiday celebration safety

LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - With Thanksgiving approaching on Thursday, the London Fire Department is reminding residents about safe cooking practices to prevent holiday fires.

Brandon Wagers with the London Fire Department says residents should test smoke alarms before cooking begins and keep fire extinguishers nearby. He recommends double-checking recipes and cook times to avoid overcooking.

“Make sure you read the labels. Following family recipes is great, but also double check yourself that way you don’t leave anything in the oven so it don’t overcook and such,” Wagers said.

Wagers emphasized the importance of not leaving cooking unattended, whether in the kitchen, grilling outside or deep frying.

“Make sure your smoke detectors are currently working well. Test them, not test them while th