CALIFORNIA - Outdoor grilling and cookouts are staples of the warmer months ahead. As many people prepare to dust off their grills, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers tips for grilling safely this summer.
“Outdoor grilling is a popular option for cooking food, but it does present risks,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “We want everyone to be aware of when and where grilling fires most often happen and to take the steps to prevent them.”
NFPA data shows that between 2017 and 2021, U.S. fire departments responded to an annual average of 11,421 home fires involving grills, hibachis, or barbecues, including 5,763 structure fires and 5,659 outside or unclassified fires. These fires caused an annual average of two civilian deat
