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South Burlington Fire • 575 Dorset St. South Burlington, VT 05403 • (802) 846-4110
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Grill Season Safety!
May is upon us and with Memorial Day approaching, it’s time to kick off the summer and the official start of Grilling Season! Here at South Burlington Fire Department, we want to make sure you have a safe and fun summer. - In 2005-2009, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 8,200 home fires involving grills, hibachis or barbecues per year, including an average of 3,400 structure fires and 4,800 outside fires. These 8,200 fires caused an annual average of 15 civilian deaths, 120 civilian injuries and $75 million in direct property damage.
- More than one-quarter (29%) of the home structure fires involving grills started on a courtyard, terrace or patio, 28% started on an exterior balcony or open porch, and 6% started in the kitchen.
- Flammable or combustible gas or liquid was the item first ignited in half of home outdoor grill fires. In 50% of the home outdoor fires in which grills were involved, 55% of the outside gas grills, and 36% of gas grill structure fires, the fire started when a flammable or combustible gas or liquid caught fire.
Be sure to check the State and local laws and your homeowner's association for grilling regulations in your neighborhood.
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House Fire in South Burlington
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On: Jan 12, 2012 (14:25:36)
South Burlington, Vermont – Neighbors alert homeowner their home was on fire in South Burlington Wednesday night. |
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