BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. –
Here are a few safety tips for charcoal grillers during the 101 Critical Days of Summer!
- Never use gasoline to get the coals going, instead, use charcoal lighter fluid
- Let the lighter fluid soak into the coals for a few minutes before lighting the coals. This gives the explosive vapors a chance to dissipate
- Before lighting the coals, make sure the lighter fluid is a safe distance away from the fire
- If the coals start to go out, don't spray lighter fluid on the hot coals. This could end up with explosive results
- Always extinguish the coals when finished barbecuing
- Always make sure to keep children away from the fire