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Press release from the Stoneham Fire Department:
June 1, 2022
STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton and the Stoneham Fire Department would like to remind Stoneham residents to practice safe grilling habits while cooking outdoors this season.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 57% of home grill fires occur between May and August, with July being the peak month. A leading cause of these grill fires is mechanical failures or malfunctions, such as leaks or breaks of containers or pipes.
To prevent fires from occurring, Chief Grafton would like to share the following safety tips provided by the U.S. Fire Administration and National Fire Protection Association:
For more information on grilling safety please visit the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services website here.
If you have any additional questions on fire safety or prevention, contact the Stoneham Fire Department at 781-438-0127.
As always, if you have an emergency, call 911.
This press release was produced by the Stoneham Fire Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.
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