As many Missourians are traveling and preparing a Thanksgiving feast today, the State Fire Marshals warns cooking fires are the most dangerous house fires.

The National Fire Protection Association notes house fires double on Thanksgiving Day. Missouri Fire Marshal Randy Cole says pay attention to the food in the oven, especially when guest start to arrive.

Cole adds its also important to make sure children are NOT running around or playing in the kitchen. He adds make sure all fire alarms are working.  Another safety measure could simply be to use the correct cooking equipment.