Grilling Safety

Fire in the grill, under hot dogs and burgers, is a welcome sight at the family cookout. But fire anywhere else can make your barbecue memorable for all the wrong reasons. Gas grills constitute a higher risk, having been involved in an annual average of 6,900 home fires, while charcoal or other solid-fueled grills were involved in an annual average of 1,100 home fires.

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  1. Charcoal Grills
  2. Propane Grills
  3. Safety Tips
  • If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.
  • Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.
  • There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use.
  • When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.