Summertime is in full swing, so as the temperature gets hot make sure things don’t get too hot as you take steps to practice summer fire safety.
Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane said make sure to take precautions when you bring out the grill for a cookout.
“If you are going to use your grill, make sure you’re at least 10 feet away from your house, your overhangs, anything like that,” Crane said. “Do not use your grill in a garage or an enclosed area, whether it’s a gas or charcoal grill, because it will build up carbon monoxide.”
Similar to cooking in the kitchen, keep a safety area around your grill, and be mindful of children and pets.
Make sure everything is in working order before getting started.
“If it’s a gas grill, check for gas leaks,” Crane said. “You can take a soapy water solution and spray around the connections and the hoses. Make sure the hoses haven’t dried out. Make sure your connections are good. If you turn it on and you hear a loud hissing sound or any loud strange noises, go ahead and turn it off and just check and see what’s going on.”
And make sure you take the proper precautions when you are done.
“When you’re getting ready to put it up, just make sure that everything’s turned off, everything’s good,” Crane said. “Make sure you clean your grill periodically. Grease can build up on your grill and has the potential for a flash fire there.”
With charcoal grills, make sure you are using proper materials, and make sure you are disposing of ashes properly when they are fully cooled.
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