Keep your grill clean!
Fat or grease build up on a grill can easily become fuel for a fire. If a minor flare-up does occur, keep a spray bottle of water by the grill, as this can help to calm the flame quickly without ruining your food. (Salt is also an excellent household ‘fire extinguisher’). But, just to be safe, always have a fire extinguisher nearby and ensure that you know how to use it if you need to.
Check for gas leaks.
Here’s a cool way to check for a gas leak from your grill. Create a solution of dish-washing liquid and water then rub this solution on the hoses and connections of your grill. Turn on your gas with the grill lid open, if you see large bubbles forming this is an indication that your hose may have holes or a connection is not tightly secured.
NEVER turn on the grill with the lid closed.
This causes a build up of gas underneath the lid of the grill. When you attempt to light the grill, it may result in a large fire flare-up or even an explosion.