The drill for safe use of your grill...

It's spring and San Antonians love to get outdoors and barbecue. The San Antonio Fire Department offers citizens some general safety tips to make their outdoors cooking experience safe:

• Always locate a barbecue grill away from any combustible wall.

• Set up grill in an open area away from buildings, dry leaves or brush.

• Place grill on a level surface away from low hanging trees, deck railings, siding or any combustible materials.

• It's a good idea to keep a fire extinguisher within handy reach.

• Use long-handled barbecue tools and flame retardant mitts.

• Do not wear loose clothing and watch for dangling apron strings and shirttails.

• NEVER leave children or pets unattended near a hot grill.

• NEVER leave a lit grill unattended.

• Light it right

  • It is always best to follow manufacturer’s instructions for lighting the barbecue.

  • Make sure barbecue is on level ground, and away from windows and anything flammable.

• Always barbecue outside

  • Barbecues are designed to be operated outside only!

  • Keep barbecue at least 10 feet away from homes.

* Remember, it is a violation of the Fire Code to grill on apartment patios in San Antonio.
 

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