Fire Hazards

• Screened-in porches are one of the leading areas for grill fires to start. Normally small embers get blown away. However, when you grill in a screened-in area, they cling to fabrics, carpets, linens or other nearby flammable materials. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that between 2006 and 2008, 32 percent of grill fires started on either a screened-in porch, courtyard, terrace or patio.

Carbon Monoxide Concerns

• Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas produced by burning gas, wood and charcoal, among other things. Typically when you grill outside, carbon monoxide isn't a major concern because it all blows away. Your screen actually inhibits some of that airflow though, increasing your risk of inhaling the poisonous gas. Initially you'll feel dizzy, have a headache, feel weak and may throw up. In some cases, carbon monoxide can even be deadly. Because of carbon monoxide's hidden dangers, keep your grill outside in an open area.