A fire that spread from a barbecue to the deck of a nearby home is prompting Ottawa Fire Services to share some safety reminders this weekend. ottnews
Firefighters were called to a home on Netley Circle just after 7:20 p.m. Friday when flames from a barbecue spread. The fire was extinguished in about four minutes, OFS said, and did not spread inside the home. No injuries were reported.
With the warm, sunny weather in Ottawa this week, OFS is reminding people who are firing up the grill for the first time this season to take these steps:: Use a pipe cleaner or wire to ensure burner ports are free of rust, dirt, spider webs, or other debris.: Examine the hose leading from the tank to the burners. Replace it if it's cracked or damaged.: Find leaks by applying a 50/50 solution of water and dish soap to propane cylinder connections and hoses.
Residents are reminded to clean their barbecues regularly to prevent grease buildup, which could start a grease fire. Barbecues should also be kept away from wooden fences, vinyl siding or anything else that could catch fire, especially at the back, where hot gases escape. The 2nd was a BBQ 🔥 in the 600 block of Netley Circ at 19:23. Another 4min response time, Firefighters found it had spread to the deck/siding. Fire crews quickly extinguished the 🔥 & had it under control 4min after arriving on scene & before it could spread inside the home. 2/2
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