How to avoid becoming a statistic this Summer

A Grill Fire Safety Message from

PuroClean Emergency Recovery ServicesServing PA & NJ

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) reports an estimated 2,050 fires from grills

occur each year across the US

First, the statistics . . .

According to FEMA, grill fires result in an average of 10

deaths, 100 injuries, and over $37 million in property loss each

year. House fires can happen almost any time from any

source, but house fires started by grills (and/or smokers) occur most often from the months of May through August, with the peak in July – and as you would

expect from 5 to 8 pm – just when folks are cooking up their

favorite dinner.

Another set of statistics . . .

So here’s the short list of 4 things you can do to keep yourself and your home from becoming a statistic and a victim

of a grill fire this summer:

1. The leading cause of grill fires (and/or explosions!) is “mechanical failure or malfunction.” Within this category are leaks and breaks that occur in the tanks or the lines on gas grills.

Solution: make sure you check your equipment thoroughly before firing it up!(Tip: The easiest way to check for gas leaks is to fill a spray bottle with water add a little liquid soap – dish detergent or shampoo will do – and spray it all over the tank and lines. If there is a leak, the liquid will bubble as the gasescapes from the line or tank.)

2. The second most common cause of house fires from grills seems to be the most obvious: the grill is too close to the home. Solution: move the grill at least 10 feet away from any structureor foliage

3. The third most common cause of house fires from grills: Pouring gasoline or lighter fluid on the coals once they’ve been lit, or adding additional fuel to a lit fire, causing explosions.

Solution: Don’t do this!

4. The fourth most common cause, leaving the grill or smoker unattendedSolution: (and the most common sense tip of all)Never leave your grill (or smoker) unattended!

And rememberPuroClean Emergency Recovery Services is at your service 24 hours a day . . . 7 days a week Even on weekends and holidays!

For all your property damage restoration needs from fire, water, or smoke – call us!

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