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 1 minute read Roanoke honors 2025 citizen of the year Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read AARP Virginia warns of rising airline scams during holiday travel Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read Norfolk Southern awards $100K in grants to Roanoke nonprofits to support local communities Web Staff December 15, 2025 0