Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Austin Fire Department issued a statement warning residents of the dangers of frying.  Over the weekend, firefighters teamed up with the H-E-B Plus grocery store on Riverside Drive and held a demonstration on how to properly fry a turkey.

State Farm insurance claims data for 2005-2009 shows that frying-related accident and injury claims more than double on Thanksgiving Day compared to other days in November.  In addition, Texas had the most frying-related claims filed of all states on Thanksgiving Day from 2005 to 2009.

The fire department wants cooks to know that frying-related  accidents and fires are easily preventable if you make sure your turkey is completely thawed and do not use too much oil.  Most accidents occur because cooks put too much oil in the fryer and when the turkey is dropped in, oil splashes over the sides of the pot.  Also, the fire department suggests keeping a fryer away from flammable objects and away from wooden buildings or structures.

If you want to better protect yourself in the case of a fire, contact the Austin fire extinguisher experts of Ace Fire Equipment at 512-835-2020 to learn more about fire prevention and safety.

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A woman was killed in a house fire in southeast Houston Monday.

Firefighters battled a blaze at a southeast Houston home shortly after 4:00 a.m. Monday on the 8000 block of Colonial near Redbud. Firefighters discovered a woman’s body buried in rubble the next day.

According to Assistant Cheif Karen Dupont with the Houston Fire Department, the fire was so large commanders took a defensive approach to the blaze. The fire “was fairly well involved,” Dupont said. Firefighters worked for 45 minutes to control the blaze and conduct a search of the home.

The woman, whose identity is not known, was found in the rear section of the house.

Harris County medical examiners will conduct an autopsy on the woman to confirm her identity and determine a cause of death.

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In the event of a fire in your home or business, every second counts. In less than 30 seconds a small flame can grow into an uncontrollable blaze. It only takes a few minutes for an average house to fill with smoke. Preparing and practicing a fire escape plan is extremely important.

Develop an escape plan for your home or office and practice the plan every month. It is a good idea to practice escaping from every room in your home. The best escape plans allow for two ways to leave every room. If a primary exit is blocked by fire or smoke, a secondary route like a window, could be a life saver.

Designating a meeting place outside the home is an important part of developing a good escape plan. Choose a meeting location away from the home where everyone can meet. This will ensure nobody is hurt looking for someone who is already safe.

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A home in Johnson County, Texas was completely destroyed by fire on February 25.

The driver of a truck traveling on Valley View Road near County Road 920 called 911 after observing heavy smoke billowing from a building. Four different fire departments responded to the call. Firefighters reported that the two story house was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived.

A strong wind fanned the flames as firefighters battled the inferno. A lack of fire hydrants in the area also hampered the work of rescuers. The building began to collapse in sections. Firefighters eventually declared the house a lost cause when everything had collapsed but a couple garage walls.

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Police have arrested two men in connection with a series of arson attacks in Texas.

Investigators say 19 year-old Jason Bourque and 21 year-old Daniel George McAllister were arrested Sunday and charged with a single felony arson charge. Police records show that Bourque left graffiti in the bathroom stall of a store; the image depicted an upside-down cross topped by flames, along with the words “Little Hope was Arson.”

The Little Hope Baptist Church was the first of 11 churches that have been torched in Texas since the beginning of the new year.

Police are still investigating the other fires. Attorneys cannot comment on the case due to a gag order.

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An early-morning fire at an apartment complex in Houston Friday left four people dead, including two children.

According to Assistant Fire Chief Keven Alexander, firefighters entered the ground-floor of the building and found two adult victims and then discovered two more.

The victims were two adults and two preschool-age children. All four were transported to Houston hospitals, where they were later pronounced dead, authorities say.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but Arson investigators were dispatched to the scene. There have been over 7 arson fires in Texas this year.

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The reward for information pertaining to the identity of an arsonist who has burned at least eight churches in East Texas over the last two months has been increased to $25,000.

The reward is being offered by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as well as the Henderson County, Texas Crime Stoppers and a church insurance company.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, anyone with information on the person or persons committing the crimes should call 903-675-0061 or 903-675-0062. Phones are answered twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. You can also call 888-ATF-FIRE (888-283-3473).

Since the beginning of the new year, seven fires in east Texas and another in Temple have been ruled as arson.

The U.S. ATFE says that two church fires that occurred Monday night in Tyler, Texas are being investigated as suspicious.

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Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point, Texas has been destroyed by fire in the seventh East Texas church fire this year.

Chuck Allen, the Van Zandt County Fire Marshal, said no injuries were reported following the fire. Allen added that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been summoned to Wills Point and will investigate the cause of the fire.
According to the ATF six church fires since Jan. 1 in east Texas are blamed on arson.

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