If you’re deep-frying that turkey, some things to remember to avoid burns — or damage to your home Evan Jones November 26, 2015 1 minute read If you plan on deep-frying your Thanksgiving turkey today, fire officials ask you to follow some basic safety rules — or risk injury to yourself or damage to your home. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia health officials say flu season off to slow startNext: Roanoke County board chairman stresses business growth Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026