Staying safe in the holiday season kitchen Gene Marrano November 23, 2015 1 minute read Preparing the big Thanksgiving meal often means lots of time in the kitchen – and distractions that can bring the potential for fire and accidents. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has some safety tips: Share: Post navigation Previous: Opening day for Elmwood on IceNext: Women dies in fatal two-vehicle Giles County crash Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026