{"id":226537,"date":"2019-12-25T07:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-12-25T05:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=226537"},"modified":"2019-12-23T21:49:18","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T19:49:18","slug":"keep-safe-around-braai-festive-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/12\/25\/keep-safe-around-braai-festive-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep safe around the braai this festive season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A\u00a0family braai is a great way to spend Christmas day, and\u00a0should be a safe and enjoyable experience but it\u2019s all too easy to be distracted when you have friends and family around you while cooking.<\/p>\n<div id=\"head-video\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">ALSO READ:<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/226292\/essential-services-will-be-uninterrupted-during-festive-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Essential services will be uninterrupted during festive holidays<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/225882\/ervba-remember-the-year-that-was\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ERVBA remember the year that was<\/a><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>To avoid injuries or damage to property, follow these simple precautions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ensure the braai is on a flat site, well away from fences, trees or overhanging shrubs.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022Never leave young children unattended in the vicinity of a hot braai, and don\u2019t let<br \/>\nthem play close by.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022Never leave the braai unattended and don\u2019t try to move it while it\u2019s lit.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022If it\u2019s windy, ensure the wind is blowing away from you when you light the braai.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Loose fitting, flowing clothing is a hazard as it can be blown over the flames and<br \/>\nignite.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022Don\u2019t use flammable accelerants, such as paraffin or petrol.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Have a fire extinguisher or the garden hose handy or close by in the event of a serious<br \/>\nflare-up. But if it\u2019s a grease fire DO NOT use water as it will spread the grease and<br \/>\nflare up.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Don\u2019t put ashes straight into a dustbin or wheelie bin \u2013 if they are still even slightly<br \/>\nhot, they\u2019ll melt the plastic and cause a fire.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-admin\/germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\">germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"mailto:leighh@caxton.co.za\">leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Ashley Kiley (Journalist)\u00a0<strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" 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