Campfires, propane tanks, fuel safety, and fire restrictions explained.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is odorless, colorless, and the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the U.S. Using a fuel-burning heater, stove, or lantern inside a tent can produce lethal CO levels in minutes. A battery-operated CO detector with a low-level alert (under 70 ppm) is your only reliable warning. If you plan to run…
Never toss a propane canister into household trash or curbside recycling – even if it feels empty. Residual pressure and gas make it a fire and explosion hazard. Your only safe disposal paths are a household hazardous waste (HHW) facility, a retailer exchange program (for refillable tanks), or a certified scrap metal recycler that accepts…
The fastest way to check for a propane leak is the bubble test: mix one part dish soap with three parts water, apply the solution to every connection point in the system, and look for bubbles forming. If you see bubbles, you have a leak—shut off the tank valve immediately and do not use the…
Propane is safe when handled correctly, but a small leak can turn into a serious hazard in minutes. The most common failure you’ll face is a loose or damaged connection between the tank and the regulator. The fix is simple: a soapy-water check before every trip. If you smell gas at any point, close the…
Propane leaks are serious. If you catch that rotten-egg odor, stop immediately, get yourself and others away from the source, and do not create any sparks or flames. Once you’re in a safe outdoor spot, follow the steps below to shut off the leak, ventilate the area, and decide when it’s safe to re-enter. These…
