‘Tis the season to pull out the pork ribs (or beef), get them nice and seasoned, and throw them on the grill. Many people have a more difficult time with charcoal grills. So instead, they use a gas or propane grill. There are hazards with using both, but today we’ll focus on gas grill safety.
For starters, here are some not-so-fun facts involving gas grill use in the U.S. from the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA):
- In the years 2004-2008, fire departments responded to an average of 7,700 fire involving grills, hibachis or barbecues.
- Gas grills were involved in over two-thirds of those fires.
- More than a quarter of house structure fires involved grills on a patio, terrace or courtyard.
- Flammable liquids were the item first ignited for half of grill fires during that time.
Obviously, it goes without saying that you need to be careful when operating your gas grill. Here are 2 helpful videos from the NFPA that highlight gas grill safety.