Remember grilling safety

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reminds grilling enthusiasts and basic backyard cooks alike to remember grilling safety as the outdoor cooking season heats up.

U.S. fire departments annually respond to an average of 9,000 home fires involving grills, hibachis, or barbecues per year, causing approximately 150 injuries and $90 million in direct property damage.

One-third of the non-confined home structure fires involving grills started on an exterior balcony or unenclosed porch, 20 percent started on a courtyard, terrace, or patio, and 15 percent started on an exterior wall surface. Of these fires that involved gas grills, the leading contributing factor was a leak or break in hoses or other equipment, and the leading contributing factor of fires involving charcoal or other


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