Avoid Spoiling Your Outdoor Grilling With a Fire

10/8/2019 (Permalink)

Warm weather grilling is one of the greatest pleasures of summer. Steaks, burgers and vegetable kebabs all taste better cooked over the open grill. But as quick as a wink, your pleasure can turn to pain if a grill fire flares up. Firefighters are called to over 10,200 occurrences of barbecue fire in the United States each year, including in your town of Park Ridge,IL.

Ways To Avoid a Fire When Grilling

The fire damage cleanup from a grill fire is a little more intense than cleaning up after a barbecue with friends, but such fires can be prevented with the proper care. Consider the following guidelines when preparing your next cookout.

• Always remove grease from the grills and catch trays before heating the grill
  
• Make sure the propane tank is operating properly with no leaks
  
• Stay clear of trees and overhangs that could possibly catch fire
  
• Keep pets and children several feet from the grill to avoid burns or accidental tipping
  
  
  

More Tips for Fire Avoidance

One other essential tip is to make sure the grill and any charcoal, wood or other combustibles are fully cool before putting it away. Also, be certain that the fuel tank is shut off and stowed away from any heat source when not in use.

Get Help When Needed

When a grill catches fire, it may likely affect the patio, garage or even more of the home. Fire damage and smoke damage as well as water damage from extinguishing the fire can create a disaster you are not prepared for. Call fire and water restoration professionals in Park Ridge,IL  that and help with the fire cleanup and help make your home as good as new.

While grilling is a satisfying and popular summer pastime, a grill fire can create a small to disastrous emergency. Prepare ahead and you can put the energy of worrying into giving your guests a good time.