Barbecue and Gas Grilling Safety

August 8, 2023

Olympia – The weather is warming up and there’s nothing like cooking outdoors. Grilling is one of the most popular ways to cook food, but this can be hazardous if not done safely.

Last year in Washington State, there were over 2000 fire incidents caused by cooking with over 10 million dollars in losses. This includes both propane and charcoal grills.

The SFMO urges residents to practice grilling safety by:

For more information, contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office at (360) 596-3929.

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Original release sent by: Deputy State Fire Marshal Gregory Baruso