Grilling Season In Charolette Hall, MD

4/13/2020 (Permalink)

Grill Safely

As the weather is getting warmer, people have started to uncover their outdoor grills and putting them back into use. As the usage of outdoor grills increase, so does the increase of accidentally grill fires. According to National Fire Protection Association, Gas grills were involved in an average of 8,700 home fires per year, including 3,600 structure fires and 5,100 outdoor fires annually. Leaks or breaks were primarily a problem with gas grills. Eleven percent of gas grill structure fires and 23% of outside gas grill fires were caused by leaks or breaks.

While using your grill on these warmer days and as we head into summer use these safety tips provide by Nationwide on how to keep you safe as you whip up your delicious meal. 

1. Grill outside and away from any structures

2. Make sure you grill is level and stable 

3. Clean your grill before and after use

4. Check for leaks in your propane tank

5. If the flame goes out, turn your grill off and gas off and wait a couple minutes before re-lighting

6. Never leave the grill unattended and keep children and pets away

7. Be precautionary with charcoal started fluid

8. Be properly dressed

9. Always have a fire extinguisher nearby if things go south