(Springfield, IL) — Hot oil and open flames do not mix. Keep that in mind if you’re planning to fry a turkey this Thanksgiving. The Illinois State Fire Marshal yesterday sent out their annual Thanksgiving warning. The fire marshal says if you do fry the bird this year, don’t overfill the frying pot, make sure the turkey is completely thawed, stay away from decks and trees, and never leave the bird or the fire unattended.