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New Canaan Fire Marshal: Grilling Safety
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Outdoor grilling remains one of the most popular ways to cook food. A grill placed close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. Over 10,000 home fires are started by grills on a yearly average. 64% of all U.S. households own at least one outdoor bbq, grill or smoker.
Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
Never leave your grill unattended.
Grills should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.
Clean your grill by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.
Charcoal Grills
There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel.
If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid.