The holidays bring family, food, and plenty of time in the kitchen, but they also bring a higher risk of home fires. Missouri State Fire Marshal Tim Bean says cooking fires spike this time of year and offers simple steps to keep your home safe, from using timers to keeping kids and pets out of harm’s way. Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Bean about the biggest risks and what you can do to prevent a holiday disaster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.