10 States with Most Cooking-related Claims on Thanksgiving

According to State Farm claims data, more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year. A release from the insurer states that grease- and cooking-related claims more than double on Thanksgiving Day compared to an average day in November. With the popularity of turkey frying, people are at risk for fryer-related fires and injuries. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says deep fryer fires result in more than $15 million in property damage each year and hot oil splatter can cause serious burns to an adult or life threatening injuries to a child. The following are the top 10 states for grease- and cooking-related claims on Thanksgiving Day over the past five years: