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Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. and Fire Chief Del Ortiz advise Newark residents and visitors to follow these grilling safety tips to prevent fires:

• Never grill indoors. Only use your grill outside
• Keep a multipurpose fire extinguisher handy while grilling.
• Keep a 3-foot safe zone around your grill.
• Open your gas grill before lighting.
• Do not leave your grill unattended.
• Clean your grill after each use.
• Place the coals from your grill in a metal can with a lid once they have cooled. #newarknj #publicsafety #firefighter #community #partnership #firefighters #tips #grilling #barbecue #cookout #safety #fireprevention