You don’t have to be a grillmaster to enjoy a summer cookout, but the State Fire Marshal urges your family to be careful while grilling through the summer.  Nearly 170 grill-related fires were reported in Illinois last year, and State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis says one of the biggest problems is using them too close to your house…



Other safety tips include removing grease buildup in trays below the grill which could become ignited and not to add lighter fluid to charcoal once it’s already lit.