BBQ fire danger continues in Nova Scotia

As the weather warms and reignite barbecues heads of Nova Scotia, based the chances of fires in an increase Grill.

Few have been reported this year, but figures from Halifax fire, not much to speak.

To Halifax fires, there were four fires Grill reported this year, and it was in 2016, eight.

"This also means that there was an emergency. He's not people do not understand, "the fires or inconclusive, wrote Matt Covey, Director of fire protection in Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency wrote in an e-mail.

It is not the number of different causes of such incidents, and most likely what you might think.

"Lighting fat the most common cause is," Covey said.

"We have not seen recently caused a leak of propane gas."

Covey has some tips on how to avoid visiting the fire department.

"Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Perform frequent and thorough cleaning. Cleaning is a good opportunity for damage to check or carry, "he said in an e-mail.

"Check the connection and propane leak. Soap and water can be used for this. "

He said to keep Grill combustible surfaces away, always use outdoors and let off propane tanks and positioned away from windows, doors and vents.

"Make sure the cover is open before lighting the grill can never be left unattended, and turn off the propane tank when finished," he said.

He shared tips if limited to a grill fire.

"Turn the burner and propane. Do not pour water on it, close the lid and remove oxygen, "he said.

"Baking soda or a fire extinguisher may be an option. But when the fire is out of control, call 911. "

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