{"id":9243,"date":"2024-05-29T18:14:42","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T18:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=9243"},"modified":"2024-05-29T18:14:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T18:14:42","slug":"state-fire-marshal-shares-tips-for-safe-grilling-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/29\/state-fire-marshal-shares-tips-for-safe-grilling-season\/","title":{"rendered":"State Fire Marshal shares tips for safe grilling season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SFM_Grilling-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9244 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SFM_Grilling-copy-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SFM_Grilling-copy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SFM_Grilling-copy.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22, 2024: As Ohioans prepare to kick off the unofficial start to the summer grilling season, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) reminds grill masters of all skill levels to practice caution during upcoming outdoor cookouts.<br \/>\nAccording to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), each year, approximately 9,500 people are burned from grill fires or hot grills. In addition, an average of 10,600 home fires are caused by grills annually.<br \/>\n\u201cGrilling safely is not just about preventing fires; it&#8217;s about protecting our families, friends, and neighbors from avoidable accidents,\u201d said Anita Metheny, SFM Fire Prevention Bureau Chief. \u201cBy following a few safety tips, we&#8217;re not only focused on having great summer, but also protecting what matters.\u201d<br \/>\nTo ensure a safe grilling season and prevent potential fire hazards, the State Fire Marshal emphasizes the importance of following specific grill safety tips.<br \/>\n\u2022 Grill Exclusively Outdoors: Always use propane, gas, and charcoal grills outdoors to avoid fire hazards. Ensure the area above and around your grill is clear from any combustible materials.<br \/>\n\u2022 Distance Your Grill from Structures: Keep grills at least 10 feet away from your home or any wooden structures to prevent fire risks.<br \/>\n\u2022 Stable Surfaces are Key: Place your grill on a flat, level surface like a concrete pad to avoid tipping and potential fires.<br \/>\n\u2022 Inspect for Leaks: Before the grilling season kicks off, check your grill for any gas leaks that could lead to dangerous buildup when the lid is closed.<br \/>\n\u2022 Regular Cleaning: Clean your grill after each use. Grease buildup can act as fuel and catch fire the next time you use your grill.<br \/>\n\u2022 Never Leave Your Grill Unattended: Always monitor your grill when in use. Unattended grills pose a significant fire hazard.<br \/>\n\u2022 Dress Appropriately: Avoid wearing loose clothing that can easily catch fire.<br \/>\n\u2022 Keep a Spray Bottle Handy: A spray bottle filled with water can be used to manage flare-ups safely without spreading the fire.<br \/>\n\u2022 Have a Fire Extinguisher Nearby: For unforeseen emergencies, always have a fire extinguisher within reach when grilling.<br \/>\nIf refilling a propane tank, please do so with caution. Filling propane tanks involves precise measurements and strict adherence to safety codes to avoid injury. Filling a tank more than 80% can result in dangerous situations such as ruptures or leaks that can cause accidents, environmental hazards, and damage to property. The following are signs of a propane tank that has been overfilled.<br \/>\n\u2022 Overwhelming smell of propane gas, or mercaptan, which is added to the odorless propane.<br \/>\n\u2022 Vapor stream of liquid propane coming out of the tank.<br \/>\n\u2022 The overfill prevention device is released.<br \/>\n\u2022 The sound of propane escaping the tank.<br \/>\n\u2022 The gauge on the tank is high after being filled.<br \/>\nThe State Fire Marshal created guidance for consumers on how to handle an overfilled tank, what steps should be taken to safely address it, and how to handle expired tanks. To read the full consumer alert, visit com.ohio.gov\/PropaneTanks.<br \/>\nFor additional information on grilling safety and other resources for the upcoming summer season, visit the State Fire Marshal\u2019s website at com.ohio.gov\/Prevent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22, 2024: As Ohioans prepare to kick off the unofficial start to the summer grilling season, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) reminds grill masters of all skill levels to practice caution during upcoming outdoor cookouts. 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