Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office says Don’t Let Your Summer Barbecue Go up in Smoke
June 17, 2018
Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office
Nashville, TN – While summer is the perfect time to break out the grill and spend time with family and friends, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is alerting Tennesseans to the dangers that accompany outdoor grilling season.
From 2013-2017, Tennessee fire departments responded to 200 fires involving grills, hibachis, or barbecues. Those fires resulted in four civilian injuries, three firefighter injuries, and $3.4 million in property damage, according to the Tennessee Fire Incident Reporting System (TFIRS).
Grilling-Related Fires Resulted in Injuries, $3.4M in Property Damages from 2013-17
