DECATUR, GA – November 24, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
RestoPros of Southeast Atlanta, a leading restoration services provider, has released comprehensive fire safety guidelines to help residents protect their homes during the Thanksgiving holiday, when residential fires spike dramatically across the nation.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving Day sees three times as many home cooking fires as a typical day, making it the peak day for residential fire incidents in the United States. The restoration company’s safety initiative addresses common hazards that lead to property damage during holiday meal preparation.
“Thanksgiving brings families together, but it also presents unique fire risks that many homeowners overlook,” said Nick Grevas, Operations Director at RestoPros of Southeast Atlanta. “Understanding these dangers and taking preventive measures can mean the difference between a memorable holiday and a devastating loss. We see firsthand the impact of fire damage on families, and prevention remains the most effective strategy.”
The safety guidelines highlight several critical areas of concern during holiday cooking. Unattended cooking remains the leading cause of kitchen fires, with turkey fryers presenting particular dangers when used improperly. The company emphasizes maintaining a three-foot safety zone around cooking areas, keeping flammable items away from heat sources, and ensuring smoke detectors function properly throughout the home.
Deep-frying turkeys, while increasingly popular, accounts for numerous fires each year. These incidents often result from overfilled fryers, frozen turkeys causing oil to bubble over, or fryers positioned too close to structures. The restoration experts recommend using turkey fryers outdoors only, on level surfaces away from buildings, and never leaving them unattended.
Fire Damage Restoration becomes necessary when prevention fails, often resulting in extensive property damage beyond the initial burn area. Smoke and soot can penetrate walls, furniture, and ventilation systems, requiring professional remediation to restore indoor air quality and eliminate lingering odors.
The company’s safety recommendations extend beyond the kitchen. Candles, frequently used for holiday ambiance, should be placed in stable holders away from decorations and never left burning in empty rooms. Space heaters, often employed to warm homes for guests, require adequate clearance from combustible materials and should be turned off when leaving the room.
Electrical safety also demands attention during the holidays. Overloaded outlets, damaged cords, and outdated wiring can spark fires when households draw more power than usual for cooking equipment, decorative lighting, and guest accommodations.
RestoPros of Southeast Atlanta brings three decades of combined industry experience to the communities it serves, including Atlanta, Clarkston, Conyers, Decatur, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Scottdale, Stone Mountain, and Tucker. The company provides round-the-clock emergency response for water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold remediation, and storm damage restoration. As a certified and insured restoration provider, the company maintains expertise in both residential and commercial property restoration, offering free inspections and scheduled maintenance services alongside emergency response capabilities.
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For more information about RestoPros of Southeast Atlanta, contact the company here:
RestoPros of Southeast Atlanta
Nick Grevas
(470) 613-6100
southeastatlanta@restopros.co
3487 Glensford Dr. Decatur, GA 30032
