GRILLING SAFETY
Spring may be here, but in Texas, grilling is a year-round tradition. Whether it’s birthday parties, action-packed weekends by the water, or monthly get-togethers, we love to find a reason to fire up the grill. While many are familiar with fire pit safety, it's always worth a quick refresher. Stay safe and check out these essential safety tips before you light up the grill!
Outdoor Grilling Safety Tips
- Only use propane, charcoal, and wood pellet barbecue grills outside. Indoor use can cause a fire or even carbon monoxide poisoning to you and your loved ones.
Place your grill away from siding, deck railings, and overhanging branches.
Keep a 3-foot safe zone around your grill. This will keep your loved ones and pets safe.
Open your gas grill before lighting.
Place the coals from your grill in a metal can with a lid once they have cooled to prevent any fires.
Don’t walk away from your grill when it’s lit and keep your eyes on it.
Do not store or use a grill on a porch or balcony.
Clean your grill after each use. This will remove grease that can start a fire
Fire pits, campfires, chimneys, and outdoor fireplaces
Build campfires at least 25 feet away from tents, shrubs or anything that can burn.
Use outdoor fireplaces and fire pits outdoors at least 10 feet away from your home or anything that can burn.
Use a metal screen over wood-burning fires to keep sparks from flying out.
Put out fires before you leave the backyard.
Closely watch children when a fire pit is in use and keep matches, lighters, and lighter fluid away from children’s reach.
Fireworks
Fireworks are not only dangerous to people and pets. Using fireworks can put your property at risk.
The best way to stay safe from fireworks is to watch a public firework display led by professionals.
Igniting fireworks is illegal in some cities so make sure you check the regulations on your county’s public website.