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 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