Basics BBQ: Take time to read the cooking safety tips

Basics BBQ: Take time to read the cooking safety tips -

Planning to use the grill this holiday weekend? For many it is the kickoff to a long and happy season of outdoor cooking. But before you start - did you know that the main cause of grill fires is failure to clean your grill? This is not to shortchange a task! In addition to thoroughly clean your barbecue, take a few minutes to review some basic safety information with your family to avoid problems. The National Association of Fire Protection (NFPA) says, "Every year, an average of 8,00 home fires are caused by cooking, and nearly half of all injuries involving grills are due to thermal burns. While nearly half of those who do grill year round, July is the peak month for the grid fires followed in May, June and August "

According to NFPA, the main causes of fires gas grill are .:

• failure to clean the grill - 19%
• grill too close to anything that could catch fire - 17%
• leaks breaks - 11%

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Take time to clean your grill properly and review some basic safety equipment and guidelines. in this video, NFPA examines some basic fire prevention:

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