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BBQ and Outdoor Fire Safety Tips for Canton, Ohio Homeowners

7/12/2022 (Permalink)

Grill Flames Regular maintenance and following a few grilling tips can help ensure summer cooking fires don’t become house fires.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), July is the peak month for grilling fires, followed by June, May, and August. Annually, U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 10,200 home fires each year involving grills, hibachis, or barbeques. With the summer season in full swing fire its important for homeowners to check the readiness of their outdoor cooking equipment, like grills and propane tanks. Doing regular maintenance and following a few grilling tips can help ensure summer cooking fires don’t become house fires.

Follow These Grilling Safety Tips:

  1. Only use your grill outside.
  2. Keep it at least 3 feet from siding, deck rails, and eaves.
  3. Keep a 3-foot zone around your grill to protect kids and pets.
  4. Never leave fires unattended, including grills, fire pits, and patio torches.
  5. Clean your girl after each use. This will remove grease that can start a fire.

Additional tips to consider:

  1. Keep a fire extinguisher close. Keep a fire extinguisher within arm’s reach of the grill so you have something to put out an accidental fire. It doesn’t take long for a fire to catch and spread. Educate yourself on how to use the extinguisher beforehand.
  2. Do NOT decorate your grill or the area around it. Decorating for a family picnic or gathering is a terrific way to get into the spirit of the party, but don’t include your grill or fire pit as part of the decoration area. Flags, umbrellas, hanging decorations and baskets, and other flammable items can just become quick fuel for an out-of-control fire. 
  3. Keep your grill maintained. Regular cleanings after each use are key, but the maintenance doesn’t stop there. At least one to every three months (depending on usage), you should clean your grease management system (grease trap), grates, bars, and other grilling components to reduce the chance of flare-ups and the growth of bacteria which could make you sick.

Be safe, and stay aware while around a fire. Being prepared and having a plan is always better than the alternative.

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