Five Things You Need To Know Today (The Hy-Five)

It’s Tuesday in the city, Hyattsville! Here are five things you need to know today—courtesy of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department—about how you can prevent fires from sparking from your grill:

1. Legally, must be at least 30 feet away from any multi-family apartment dwelling.

2. When —homeowners should use a 10-foot perimeter from anything combustible—including the house.

3. In it is illegal to use grills on balconies of apartments and condos.

4. Only use approved ignition fluids—never use to ignite a grill.

5. Keep a , garden hose or bucket of sand nearby to douse grill fires.