Thanksgiving No. 1 Day of the Year for Cooking Fires in US

Thanksgiving is the No. 1 day of the year for home cooking fires in the U.S., and leaving food unattended is the leading cause, the Red Cross reported.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking accounts for 80% of Thanksgiving Day home fires and 40% of related injuries.

Thanksgiving also brings an increase in medical emergencies, like burns, cuts, car accidents and cardiac-related incidents.

The Red Cross offers 10 steps everyone can follow as they prepare their Thanksgiving feast.