WASHINGTON (WHDH) - People planning to fry their Thanksgiving turkey are being warned by officials to be extra careful.

The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission released a dramatic video showing what could happen if a turkey is not deep-friend the proper way.

Officials said the most common fires on Thanksgiving are kitchen fires, fryer fires and oven and stovetop fires.

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