Turkey fryer sparks massive fire
A family in Weston, Connecticut, saw their Thanksgiving celebrations turn tragic when their attempt to deep-fry a turkey caused a fire that destroyed their $4 million mansion. The fire department revealed that the blaze originated in the garage, where the family had set up the turkey fryer.
“This fire was determined to be caused by a turkey fryer inside the garage. A stark reminder to all about the dangers of frying turkeys,” stated the fire department.
Fire spreads rapidly, destroys home
The Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department responded to an automatic fire alarm around 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, followed by an emergency call reporting the fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found the garage and part of the house engulfed in flames.
The intense heat from the fire melted the plastic on cars parked in the driveway, and the blaze quickly spread to cover a third of the home. Firefighters battled the inferno for 16 hours before finally extinguishing it, but the house was left uninhabitable.
Damages estimated at $4 million
Despite the devastating damage, all 20 occupants in the home at the time of the fire managed to escape safely. The total damages have been estimated at $4 million, leaving the family without their residence after the holiday.
A cautionary tale
The fire department’s statement emphasized the dangers of using turkey fryers, particularly indoors or near flammable structures. This unfortunate incident serves as a sobering reminder to exercise caution when preparing holiday meals.
