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A cropped image of a person at a barbecue grilling kabobs, with a group of people in the background in a backyard setting.
A cropped image of a person at a barbecue grilling kabobs, with a group of people in the background in a backyard setting.

Know the drill before you grill

Last summer, there were too many dangerous barbecue fires involving LP Gas cylinders in Victoria. Some of those barbecue fires turned into house fires, resulting in serious burns and the loss and damage of family homes.

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Resolve a problem or report a concern

Report a safety concern, gas appliance issue or problem to Energy Safe Victoria.

What to do in an emergency

How to be as safe as possible with and around energy during emergencies.

Contact us

Energy Safe Victoria's contact information, contact forms and office locations.

Buying safe appliances

New and second-hand gas or electrical appliances must be safe for use.

What to do in a power outage

When your power is out, contact your electricity supplier.

Working with tradespeople

Choosing and hiring an electrical or gas tradesperson in Victoria.

Safety Alerts

Three serious injuries and a fatality

Celmec – Heatray IRH-G 118 Overhead Radiant Heater

Swift 500 Series Caravan Cookers

Date: 02/12/2023 18:32

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Reviewed 19 October 2023

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