TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A quick response from the Tucson Fire Department prevented a kitchen mishap from turning into a disaster.

On Wednesday morning, crews contained a stove fire before potentially spreading to the entire home.

As Thanksgiving approaches, it's crucial to remember that more home cooking fires occur on this holiday than any other day in the U.S., according to TFD. Tucson Fire urges residents to exercise caution in the kitchen to ensure a safe holiday weekend.

To prevent fires, they recommend never leaving food unattended, keeping a fire extinguisher nearby, removing flammable items from the stovetop, and staying focused when frying or broiling your Thanksgiving dishes.

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