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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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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