Use charcoal lighter fluid safely. Gasoline is explosive and much too dangerous to use on grills. Be cautious with charcoal lighter fluid. Use on coals only before the fire is lit. If you try to make a fire bigger by adding more fluid, the heat of the coals can ignite the stream of liquid and burn back into the container, causing it to explode in your hands.
Electric starters are a safe alternative over lighter fluids.
Place grills where they will not tip over or ignite objects above or around them. Do not use grills on balconies or near awnings. Never bring a grill in the home, tent or recreational vehicle. The carbon monoxide produced by burning charcoal can be dangerous in an enclosed space. Have a container of water or garden hose ready to extinguish a fire.