Grill Safety Tips to Prevent Fires in Akron, Ohio

7/13/2021 (Permalink)

Grilling Safety Tips for families in Akron, Ohio. If you experience any fire damage from a grill to your home, call SERVPRO of West Akron.

Summer in Ohio is the perfect time to grill some burgers and hotdogs! It’s important to follow a few safety tips before firing up the grill.

• Only use your grill outside.
• Keep it at least 3 feet from siding, deck rails and eaves.
• Keep a 3-foot safe zone around your grill. This will keep kids and pets safe.
• Open your gas grill before lighting.
• Keep an eye on your grill, fire pit or patio torches.
• Don’t walk away from them when they are lit.
• Clean your grill after each use. This will remove grease that can start a fire.
• Place the coals from your grill in a metal can with a lid once they have cooled.

The National Fire Protection Association reports that approximately 9,600 home fires are caused by grills annually, and on average, more than 19,000 people end up in the emergency room each year with grill-related injuries.

If a structure fire occurs from a grill fire SERVPRO of West Akron is ready to help 365 day a year, 24 hours a day. For more information call 330-867-5723 or visit our website at www.SERVPROwestakron.com.