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NFPA: U.S. grilling fires rise in summer months, peak in July

May 14, 2026SSN Staff

QUINCY, Mass.— Memorial Day marks the informal start of grilling season, but it also coincides with an increase in home fires involving outdoor cooking equipment, according to new data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NFPA analysis shows July is the peak month for home grilling fires, followed by June, May and August. “Outdoor grilling is a popular way to cook during the warmer months, but it does present the risk of fire and burns,” said Lorraine Carli,...

Lorraine Carli, Memorial Day, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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