Can My Grill Cause A Fire?
When the weather becomes warmer, we can usually go on to spring cleaning outside. It’s time to finish planting our spring and summer flowers, start the lawnmower, dust off our outside furniture, and fire up the grill in anticipation of our beloved backyard barbecues. While cooking outside can be a little healthier, quicker to clean up after, and a fun way to entertain, if we aren’t careful, it could develop into a nightmare grill fire.
The grill has become a common staple at informal barbecues and community get-togethers across the nation. Grills may be a practical way to cook, but they still need routine upkeep. Grilling is involved in, on average, over 9,000 fires annually.
Let’s take a look at a few grilling facts:
* 75 percent of households have a barbecue.
* On average each year, grilling causes 8900 home fires.
64% of these fires and the over $37 million in property damage are caused by gas grills.
* The busiest month for grilling fires is July, which is followed by May and June.
Even if we can’t stop grill fires from starting, there are some guidelines we can abide by to ensure a fun and safe barbeque.
1. Check for leaks in your propane tank hose by cleaning it with a soap-and-water solution before turning on the gas. Turn off the gas as soon as you notice any bubbling or detect any gas odor, and then get the hose replaced.
2. Grills should be situated at least 10 feet away from a house or other structures, so be aware of your surroundings. Additionally, they must be free from low-hanging branches, overhangs, and eaves. Never grill inside, and keep children and pets at least three feet away from a hot barbecue.
3. Make sure to clean your grill before using it. Remove the grease, but hold off on the ashes. On the grates and in the grease traps, grease builds up and can catch fire if it becomes too hot. Before disposal, make sure the charcoal ashes are totally cool 24-48 hours after use.
4. Don’t forget to open the cover of your gas grill before lighting it on fire. Wait five minutes before starting the fire again if the flame goes out. Additionally, never use other flammable liquids or charcoal starting fluid on hot coals.
This year, 770 Water Damage & Restoration has already helped a few customers repair the vinyl siding and decking on the exterior of their houses that were damaged by fire. We wish you a safe grilling experience and enjoyable BBQs with these information and advice!
The most common causes of fire damage include electrical fires, kitchen fires, cigarette fires, and candle fires. The Fire Damage Restoration La Crescenta experts at 770 Water Damage & Restoration are here to restore your home and get your life back to normal, no matter what the cause.
Give 770 Water Damage & Restoration a call if a grill fire, electrical fire, or kitchen fire damages your house. Every day of the year, personnel are available and prepared to respond to your emergency. We have been providing high-caliber, sympathetic restoration services.
