Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025 NFPA provides top grilling safety tips for Memorial Day and beyond F or many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, when many people dust off their grills to celebrate the holiday and prepare for outdoor cooking in the warmer months ahead. As they do, the National Fire Protection AssoIf We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available ciation® (NFPA®) off ers important safety tips and guidelines to help ensure that the grilling season remains fi re-safe. “Cookouts and outdoor grilling can be a great way to spend time with friends and family, but they do present potential risks,” said NFPA VP of Outreach and Advocacy, Lorraine Carli. “Over Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer, we want everyone to be aware of where and when grilling fi res tend to happen, along with steps they can take to help prevent them.” NFPA data show that between 2019 and 2023 gas grills were involved in an average of 9,287 home fi res per year, including 4,682 structure fi res and 4,605 outdoor fi res. In roughly one-fi fth (20%) of these fi res, the grill had not been cleaned. In addition, an annual average of 21,682 patients went to emergency rooms because of grill-related injuries between 2020 and 2024, according to data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. “By following simple safety precautions, people can greatly reduce the risk of grilling fi res and associated risks,” said Carli. Here are NFPA tips, recommendations and resources for using outdoor grills safely: • For propane grills, check the gas tank for leaks. (Watch NFPA’s video on how to check for leaks.) • Keep your grill clean. Make sure to remove all grease and fat buildup from the grills and the trays below. • Place the grill far from your home, deck railings, eaves or overhanging branches. • Before lighting your gaspowered grill, always make sure the lid is open. • Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grilling area. • If you use starter fluid with charcoal grilling, only use charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire once it’s been lit. When you finish grilling, let the coals cool completely before disposing them in a metal container. • Never leave your grill unattended when in use. Additional grilling safety information is available on the NFPA website (www.nfpa. org/en).
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