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For many, summer means cooking
hamburgers and hot dogs for the whole family on the grill. But if not done
safely, this idyllic summer fantasy can turn into a nightmare.
Whether it's gas or charcoal, where
you choose to light up the grill is an important decision. Even when rain
damages the cookout plans, keep the lit grill outside.
"It wouldn't be a good idea to put
the barbecue under the car port or garage," Brunswick Fire Marshall Derek
Lazzara said. "It's a good idea to have it away from the house."
Grills need ventilation and space to
ensure that they will not cause fire dangers.
When not in use, it is a good idea to
cover the grill.
"Even on gas grills, make sure
they're clean and don't have spider webs in them," Glynn County Fire Capt.
Jerome Johnson said.
Debris, such as spider webs, can mess
with the gas and flame pattern creating a fire hazard, Johnson said.
Only charcoal lighter fluid should be
used to light the grill. Using gasoline or kerosene can start a potentially
dangerous fire.
It is always a good idea to keep a
fire extinguisher in the vicinity of the grilling area, Lazzara said. Do not put
the extinguisher directly beside the grill. If a fire were to break out, you
should leave the hazardous area and then grab the extinguisher.
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