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• Safe Grill Use, Maintenance
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Kids under 5 suffer 25 percent of all grill burns.
Create a 3-foot “no kid” zone around your grill.

Residential fires are a big problem in the United States, causing an average of 14,600 injuries, 2,995 deaths and $6.4 billion in damages each year. While statistically smaller by comparison, grill fires are still trouble, resulting in 100 injuries, 10 deaths and $37 million in property damage annually. “Grills, hibachis and barbecues on residential properties continue to be a high fire risk,” said Kevin J. Cochran, United States Fire Administrator, and he urges Americans to be especially mindful now during the grilling season. So take a second to review this list of precautions and prevent a grill or propane fire from ruining your summer fun:

Rules of Engagement

• Start smart by following all manufacturer’s instructions and warnings when assembling and/or operating your grill.
• Only grill outside in open areas – not in a garage, under eaves or other enclosures, or near siding, deck railings or
  anything flammable.
• Set up your grill away from playing fields, lawn games or any other high-traffic areas.

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• Keep the lid open when lighting to prevent an explosion from
  gas buildup.
• Stay close to your grill when in use, and keep children clear with a three-foot “kid-free zone.”
• Use long-handled tools to prevent burns, and tuck in
  loose clothing.
• Douse flare-ups with sprits of water on a charcoal grill, but not on a gas grill. For a gas grill, turn the gas down or off.
• Have baking soda on hand to control a more serious grease fire, but know where a fire extinguisher is, just in case.
• When done cooking, shut off the gas supply, then turn the burners to “off.”

Keeping It All Together

• Mechanical failure is the leading cause of grill fires. So check your grill and propane tank regularly for wear, particularly for cracked hoses, broken fittings, dents and other corrosion.
• Remove grease or fat buildup from trays below the grill regularly. (See these easy grilling clean-up tips.)
• Rotten egg, skunk or dead animal smells can mean propane is leaking; turn off the supply valve if you can do so safely, tell everyone to leave the area, and call the fire department.
• Transport propane cylinders securely and upright in a well-ventilated area of your vehicle, and never leave a bottle inside the car on a hot day.
• Never store propane indoors or in an enclosed area such as a basement, garage, shed or tent.

To learn more about the safe use of a propane grill, we suggest downloading these two brochures: “Tips for Safe Barbecuing” and “Important Propane Safety Information”. Also see “Grill Fires on Residential Properties”, a 2010 report from the U.S. Fire Administration National Fire Data Center.