Propane Grill Gas Leak Cause of Fire in Charlottesville Backyard?

7/25/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Albemarle County.

July is the peak month for grilling fires in the United States. Our local Charlottesville team responds to fire damage emergencies every summer and offers these helpful tips for propane grill safety from the National Fire Protection Association:

Propane Grills

• Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year
• Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose
• A propane leak will release bubbles

If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off both the gas tank and the grill.

• If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again
• If the leak does not stop, call the fire department
• If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill.

If the flame goes out, turn off the grill and gas and wait at least five minutes before re-lighting it.

Call Us Today!

You never know when a fire will break out and cause property damage, but when your home or commercial business in Charlottesville has a fire damage emergency, our local Charlottesville team is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 434-977-5850.

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