Fires, Burns, and Kitchen Injuries During Thanksgiving: Who’s Liable When Holiday Cooking Goes Wrong?

Family members gather for Thanksgiving, and food is at the center of nearly every celebration. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the peak days for cooking-related fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home cooking fires occur nearly three times more often on Thanksgiving than on an average day. These incidents often lead to costly property damage, severe burn injuries, and even fatalities.