Keeping the Backyard Barbecue Safe

Never use charcoal or gas grills for indoor cooking. Toxic carbon monoxide fumes can accumulate and cause death.

Never use gasoline, kerosene, or alcohol for igniting charcoal. These fuels may explode or flash when igniting, resulting in serious burns.

Absolutely never spray charcoal lighter fluid directly onto hot coals to "coax" the fire along. It can cause a flash of fire that can travel up the stream of fuel into the can causing an explosion which can result in severe burns or even death.

The area around the barbecue grill is no playground. Always keep children and pets away from a hot grill.

Do not place a hot grill on a combustible surface.

After cooking, make sure the coals are completely out cold before disposal.

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