Firefighters extinguish grill fire at Cape Coral home
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Cape Coral firefighters extinguished a grill fire at a home on Sunday evening.
According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, crews responded to reports of a grill fire in an outdoor kitchen at a home in the 2100 block of Northeast 22nd Avenue. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze and prevent the fire from spreading to the house.
No injuries were reported.
CCFD said the fire is a reminder of important grill safety tips to prevent fires. The tips include:
Keep grills at least 10 feet away from your home or anything that can burnNever use a grill indoors, inside a garage, or in an enclosed spaceNever leave a grill unattended while in useKeep the grill clean; remove grease buildup that can fuel a fireKeep a fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it
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