Grilling Safety Tips This Season

You've probably already smelled it - grilling season has begun.

And while grilling is on of the most popular ways to cook, according to the National Fire Protection Association, it can pose dangers if safety is not taken into consideration.

So, Patch has put together a couple of tips that we gathered from the NFPA Website. You can read its full flier of grilling safety tips by clicking here.

1. Only use propane and charcoal grills out doors
2. Half of the injuries involving grills are thermal burns, so be aware of wearing the right safety gear.
3. The grill should be placed well away from structures and overhanging branches.
4. Make sure to inspect the line of a propane grill before using.
5. Be sure to properly allow the charcoal coals to cool before disposing of them in a metal container.

Do you have a grilling safety tip you want to share? Tell us in the comments.