With July 4th here, the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company is sharing information about grilling safety and statistics.  July is the peak month for grill fires, including both structure, outdoor or unclassified fires. 

Gas grills were involved in an average of 8,700 home fires per year, including 3,600 structure fires and 5,100 outdoor fires annually.  Leaks or breaks were primarily a problem with gas grills.  11% of gas grill structure fires and 23% of outside gas grill fires were caused by leaks or breaks. 

Charcoal or other solid-fueled grills were involved in 1,100 home fires per year, including 600 structure fires and 500 outside fires annually.