07/03/2026
🇺🇸 🍔🌭🔥 With the Fourth of July arriving Saturday, many of you will be firing up the grill! Before you light the coals or propane, take a few minutes to review these grilling safety tips to help keep your Independence Day celebration fun and accident-free.
🔥 General Grilling Safety
• Place your grill well away from your home, deck railings, and anything overhead, such as eaves, awnings, or tree branches. Never grill under a covered porch or other enclosed area.
• Propane and charcoal grills are for outdoor use only. Grilling in an open garage is not “basically outside”.
• Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from the grill area.
• Clean your grill regularly by removing grease and fat buildup from the grates and drip trays to help prevent grease fires. We want to keep those eyebrows intact!
🪵 Charcoal Grill Safety
• A charcoal chimney starter is a safe and effective way to light charcoal using newspaper instead of lighter fluid.
• If you choose to use lighter fluid, only use charcoal starter fluid. Never add lighter fluid, or any other flammable liquid, to hot or already-lit coals.
• Store charcoal starter fluid away from heat sources and out of the reach of children.
• Electric charcoal starters are another great option. If using one, be sure it’s plugged into an extension cord rated for outdoor use.
• When you’re finished grilling, allow the coals to cool completely before disposing of them in a metal container. Trust us, you don’t want to celebrate America’s birthday with the fire department and your insurance company.
❤️🤍💙 Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! Whether you’re grilling burgers or hot dogs we hope your only emergency is you forgot the buns!