Fire Crews Warn of Uptick in Barbecue Fires in El Dorado Hills
KCRA & El Dorado Hills Fire Department
(EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA) July 16, 2022 — Northern California firefighters are warning people of an increase in barbecue fires, and are urging grill owners to be aware of safety precautions.
El Dorado Hills Fire Department said its crews have responded to three fires that had started from a barbecue in the past two weeks.
Over the past two weeks, the El Dorado Hills Fire Department has responded to three fires starting from a BBQ. Please enjoy #grillingseason, but please follow the attached grilling safety recommendations.
About 10,600 home fires are started by grills each year on average, according to recent data from NFPA. And on average a total of 19,700 people go to the emergency room every year due to injuries involving grills.
The department shared the following safety tips as the summer grilling season heats up:
Here are some safety tips as the grilling season continues […]