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Flipping Burgers On Memorial Day? Remember These Safety Tips
Union County residents are advised to take caution when outdoor grilling, as it can be potentially hazardous.
UNION COUNTY, NJ — If you're planning to fire up the grill this Memorial Day weekend, Summit Fire Department reminds everyone to take extra caution.
According to the fire department, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is fire hazard. Grills can also become very hot, causing burn injuries.
Make sure to follow these safety tips below:
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•Keep grills at least 10 feet from buildings.
• Never store propane tanks indoors, below ground level, or leave them unattended in a vehicle.
• If there is a smell of gas while grilling, shut down the grill and have it serviced.
• Keep grill cleaned of grease build up.
• Dispose of charcoal briquettes by cooling in grill and removing to a metal container kept outdoors.
More important safety tips can be viewed on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Facebook page or visit https://www.nfpa.org/.../Seasonal-fire-causes/Grilling for more information.
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