Deep frying a turkey can be dangerous. It also is an increasingly popular way to cook up the holiday bird.

Make sure to follow the proper safety and preparation steps, including letting the turkey fully defrost before frying it and cooking it outside over a concrete surface.

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Don't want to heed the advice from firefighters and other safety officials? Here are some turkey frying disasters that were caught on camera.

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Instructor Daniel Jean-Baptiste reminds students to "measure twice, cut once" while using a hand saw at the Construction Ready accelerated summer program at Westside Works in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The program provides training for careers in construction and the skilled trades. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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