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Avoid Fire Restoration with these Summer Fun Safety Tips

So what’s the danger of a summer party? BBQ on the grill and campfires should be a good time, but enjoyed with caution.

It’s so important to take every safety precaution possible with a grill, BBQ, or campfire. These summer-time essentials can lead to a home fire disaster in a hurry without the proper precautions. USA Water and Fire Restoration Service LLC want you and your family to stay safe and enjoy your summer, so we offer the following safety tips:

For Your Grill:

  1. Always check before you light. Never just light up your grill without checking the connection between the propane tank and fuel line. It’s also important to make sure there’s nothing flammable on the burners.
  2. Keep the grill away from the house to avoid a fire hazard.
  3. When cooking with coals, be sure to wet down used coals and stir until they’re completely cooled.
  4. Consult your grills safety manual and safety precautions. Most importantly, use common sense and remain alert when working with your grill.

 

For Your Campfire:

  1. Be sure to check the area and only make a fire in a safe area. Avoid dry grass, dry leaves, low branches, or other potentially flammable obstacles that could catch fire if too close to the heat. If possible, use an existing fire pit before creating a new one.
  2. Keep the fire under control and don’t give the fire an opportunity to get out of hand. It is a good idea to have something within easy reach to help smother and put out the fire quickly when necessary.
  3. Always put out the fire when done and ensure the fire is completely out. Throw plenty of water to cool and shovel dirt on as well. Stir this up to ensure no lingering hot wood embers.
  4. Most importantly, execute common sense and remain alert when around a campfire or backyard fire pit to avoid a home fire disaster. Never leave an active fire unattended, fires can escalate quickly without proper caution.

 

Managing a Flare-up

Anytime you have a grill or campfire burning, it’s critical to stay with it. Flare ups and other unexpected problems can occur at moment’s notice. Being alert and acting swiftly can be the difference between an accident and a disastrous home fire.

If your grill or campfire does get out of control, or it flares up, regain control by closing the lid. An effective way to stop a fire or flare up is to simply close the lid. Carefully place the lid over your grill or campfire. If the flames rise too quickly and you’re unable to safely do so, don’t.

If The Worst Happens

In the event of a fire or any other emergency occurs at your summer party, always make your first step with a call to 911. After the emergency professionals have restored your immediate safety and if there is any kind of property damage, call USA Water and Fire Restoration Service LLC We can get your summer party pad back to its original, comfortable, party-worthy condition!

For more information on fire damage recovery and what can be done to prevent or repair damage caused by a fire call USA Water and Fire Restoration Service LLC today: 1 (800) 501-3046.


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