Lethbridge fire marshall Troy Hicks offers safety tips for home cooks [Video]

If you’re planning to cook over the holidays, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is reminding everyone to do it safely.

When preparing dinner, the fire department says to not wear loose clothing or leave the stove unattended.

If cooking with grease, it’s recommended you have a fire extinguisher or lid to cover the pot or pan in case of fire.

While turkeys do take a while to cook, LFES says someone should always be home if the oven is on.

The risk of kitchen fires continues to rise throughout the holiday season.

“It’s not necessarily that people are being naive, it’s just that we’re so involved, there’s so much going on, the people that are hosting the parties or hosting the dinners,” said Lethbridge Chief Fire Marshall Troy Hicks.

“I’m married myself,” he added, “so I know I deal with it every year – they’re so focused on wanting …