Summer is finally here, and with it comes the age-old tradition of firing up the grill and hosting backyard barbecues. As warmer temperatures blanket the nation, millions of Americans are preparing to trade in their winter hibernation for a season of outdoor fun in the sun. But with the rise of summertime gatherings comes a growing concern: how to prevent grill fires from ruining the party. With the National Fire Protection Association reporting that grill fires are a leading cause of home fires during the summer months, homeowners are being urged to take precautions and stay safe while enjoying their backyard cookouts.


As the weather starts to warm across the country, throngs of people will take to the great outdoors to bask in the sun, crack open a cold one and, inevitably, fire up the grill. It's a pattern we all ...