If Done Safely Hot dogs and burgers cooked on the grill are tastes hard to beat. The Arlington County Fire Department reminds you that outdoor cooking also leads to tragedy when carelessness causes serious burns. Use common sense and remember to cook safely. 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.