While the fire was devastating on many levels, residents were quick to point out that the holiday itself – Thanksgiving – had, in a sense, saved the city from the loss of human life.

A Thanksgiving Day electrical fire in a Brooklyn manhole gobbled up an SUV before spreading into a nearby apartment building — and nearly derailed one family’s holiday meal, FDNY officials said.

Ohio Ohio mobile home fire kills 5, including 2 children, on Thanksgiving morning The OH firefighters who responded to the incident personally knew the residents at the address, officials say ...

A Thanksgiving Day electrical fire in a Brooklyn manhole gobbled up an SUV before spreading into a nearby apartment building — and nearly derailed one family’s holiday meal, FDNY officials said.

Home fires jump by 350% on Thanksgiving compared to a typical day. Learn how to prevent Thanksgiving kitchen fires with tips from safety experts.

A Connecticut home blaze on Thanksgiving was likely the result of a person frying a turkey inside the house’s garage, the fire department said.

The focal point of Wednesday’s Thanksgiving fire safety event, which took place at 10 a.m. in the fire academy’s drill yard, was turkey fryers, since they pose a significant risk, officials said.

Keep an all-purpose (ABC) fire extinguisher on hand. Do not use water in an attempt to extinguish a grease fire. Thanksgiving is a time for gathering, but it also increases the risk of home fires ...

Then, slowly drop it into the oil. If the turkey is not fully defrosted, it will cause a massive fire and burn anything close to it. Also, keep in mind where you decide to fry the turkey.

Thanksgiving fire safety tips. Davine outlined several ways to stay safe this Thanksgiving, whether you’re an experienced chef, it’s your first time in the kitchen, ...

A Dec. 28, 1982 photo from the Minneapolis Star Tribune depicts the damage done in the wake of the Thanksgiving Day Fire, which caused more than $75 million in damage (equal to $245 million in ...