Pitfalls of Firepits 4 Rules for Firepit Safety T here’s no experience that truly captures the joy of summer quite like sitting around a firepit with friends and family. But while there are plenty of good memories to be made around fire. Children and pets should remain at least 10 feet from the fire. Don’t allow horseplay around the fire. Don’t let kids run around near the fire, don’t let teenagers dare each other to jump over the open flames, and don’t let your tipsy friend dance near the firepit.
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a fire, there are also many stories of tragedy. The Consumer Products Safety Commission reports that the number of emergency room visits resulting from firepit injuries tripled from 2008 to 2017. A quarter of victims are children under the age of 5. If you use a firepit at your home, remember that you are responsible for everyone’s safety. You must make sure the fire is properly set, supervised, maintained, and eventually extinguished. Here are important safety rules to follow at all times: Choose your location carefully. Your firepit or bonfire must be at least 25 feet from any structure, and the area should be free of debris. Don’t start a fire on a covered porch or beneath a tree. Keep a fire extinguisher, a hose, or a bucket of water nearby. Keep an eye on the fire at all times. A responsible adult should always attend to active fires, as many fire-related injuries happen to children when parents look away “just for a second.” If you need to step away, designate someone to keep an eye on the
Don’t throw anything that isn’t wood into the fire. Boston and many other areas of Massachusetts have regulations that strictly prohibit burning trash. Furthermore, two of the most serious fire-related injuries we have seen at Spada Law Group were the result of someone throwing garbage in a fire and causing an explosion. Many people who have been injured by an outdoor fire don’t file a personal injury case because they don’t want to sue their friend or make them pay for the medical bills. The truth is it’s the homeowners insurance that will pay for damages, not the homeowners themselves. Accidents like these are exactly why people pay for homeowners insurance. If you or a family member was injured by a firepit in someone else’s backyard, call 617.889.5000 now. The team at Spada Law Group has experience handling burn injury cases and can help you get the compensation you deserve.
INGREDIENTS Patties •
2 tbsp butter, divided
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/3 cup fresh corn, uncooked
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1 1/4 lbs ground turkey 1/4 cup maple syrup
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Curry Mayonnaise •
3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp curry powder
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Toppings •
Preferred buns
Arugula
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• Cheddar cheese DIRECTIONS 1. In a large skillet, melt 1/2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Sauté red pepper until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in corn. 2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, vegetables, and maple syrup. Divide into four large patties. 3. Place the skillet over medium heat and melt remaining butter. Cook patties thoroughly, about 4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and place patties in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve. 4. Prepare curry mayonnaise by mixing mayonnaise with curry powder in a medium bowl. 5. Serve turkey burgers on preferred buns with a dollop of curry mayo, arugula, and cheddar cheese.
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