Grilling Safety To Avoid Fires

3/31/2021 (Permalink)

Warmer weather means everyone starts to fire up their grill and host cookouts in their backyards. However, if you are not taking the proper precautions with grill safety, it can quickly turn into a potentially dangerous situation. Check out these tips for practicing grilling safety precautions, so you have the best outdoor grilling experience.

Do:

• Clean your grill regularly. Grease is a major reason for dangerous flare-ups
• Keep grill 10 feet away from the house. This includes carports, garages, and porches. This applies to both charcoal and gas grills.
• Check for gas leaks. Inspect all the hoses for cracking, holes, abrasions and check the gas tank for dents, punctures, or rust.
• Keep a fire extinguisher within a couple of steps of your grill. Make sure you understand how to use it in case of an accident.
• Keep decorations away from your grill. Decorations like hanging baskets, pillows, and string lights could catch fire if too close to the flames.

Don’t:

• Leave a grill unattended. Focus on grilling and get a friend to help with prep and runs to the kitchen.
• Overload your grill with food. Fatty meats are especially dangerous if fat drips and causes a flare-up.
• Use a small grill indoors. This is a major fire hazard and can release carbon monoxide, the deadly colorless, odorless gas.

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