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FCFRD News Blog : Grilling This Holiday Weekend? Learn How To Avoid Becoming A Statistic!

Going to do a little cooking on the grill this weekend? Did you know that grill fires cause an estimated $37 million in property loss ea ...

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Press release from the FCFRD News Blog:

July 3, 2021

Going to do a little cooking on the grill this weekend? Did you know that grill fires cause an estimated $37 million in property loss each year across the United States?

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According to our partners in safety at the United States Fire Administration:

  • Almost half of home grill fires happen between 5 and 8 p.m.
  • Fifty-seven percent of home grill fires occur during the months of May, June, July and August.
  • Patios, terraces, screened-in porches and courtyards are leading home locations for grill fires.
  • Seventy-nine percent of all home grill fires involve gas grills.
  • “Mechanical failure, malfunction” is the leading factor in the start of grill fires. Leaks or breaks of containers or pipes are often to blame.

    • How to dispose of coals if you used charcoal for grilling:

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  • Before going to sleep or leaving the area, douse the fire with water and make sure the area is cool to the touch.
  • Empty the coals into a metal container with a tight-fitting lid that is used only to collect coals.
  • Place the container outside and away from anything that can burn.
  • Never empty coals directly into a trash can.
  • Store the charcoal starter fluid out of reach of children and away from heat source

    • Please take a moment to watch the video below to learn how to grill safely.

     

    This press release was produced by the FCFRD News Blog. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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