There are reports of over 500 fires and over 30 injuries per year as a result of gas grill fires and explosions.
Many of these fires occur when people use a grill that has been left idle for a period of time or when they have just refilled and reattached the grill’s gas container.
It is important to carefully check your grill before you use it each summer.
Check grill hoses for cracks, holes, and leaks; ensure that the tubes that lead into the burner are free of any debris that could block the flow of gas; and replace scratched or nicked connectors, which can allow gas to leak.