Do you plan on deep-frying your Thanksgiving turkey? Insurance companies and fire safety advocates offered some helpful tips on how avoid a potential disaster.

Here’s how to fry a turkey safely and protect your loved ones: Location matters: Always use turkey fryers outdoors, on a flat, sturdy surface. Keep the fryer at least 10 feet away from your home and never use it in a garage, under roof eaves, or on wooden decks.

Many choose to deep fry their Thanksgiving turkey but doing it the wrong way can set your home ablaze and be potentially life-threatening.