 July is the peak month for grill fires, followed by June, May, and August. The National Fire Protection Association reports around 64% of U.S. households own at least one outdoor barbecue, grill, or smoker. Gas grills contribute to a higher number of fires than charcoal grills. On average, over 10,000 home fires are started by a grill each year. And that's Check of News for NewsRadio WJPF. I'm Taryn Jolly.