"Grill Season is Here: Experts Warn of a Spike in Outdoor Fires and BBQ-Related Emergencies as Temperatures Rise. As warmer weather sets in, millions of Americans will be trading in their indoor cooking routines for the great outdoors, firing up grills and barbecues to soak up the sunshine and enjoy a classic summer experience. However, this annual tradition also brings a surge in outdoor fires and BBQ-related emergencies, from kitchen fires to burn injuries. As fire departments and emergency services prepare for the influx of calls, experts are warning of the potential dangers lurking behind the sizzling burgers and steaks."


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 ...