>> reporter: to show you how to protect your family, "gma" investigates teamed up with underwriters laboratoriesne grills. this can be a big hazard. >> it could be if you don't do things right. >> reporter: first tip, check hoses for gas leaks. >> there's a bubble forming right here. >> that means there's a leak. >> reporter: and keep the lid open, when lighting the grill. >> like a ticking time bomb. >> reporter: and using this long pole, we ignite the grill. watch again, in slow motion. inside the grill, you see the gas buildup explode when we hit the ignition switch. >> that flame came here. >> reporter: charcoal grill. the grill should be ten feet away from your house. we put this grill too close to the demonstration house. after just a few minutes, the flames from the meat flare up. >> we have to move because it's getting too hot. not long after that, the entire home, in flames. a firefighter working with us, standing by to extinguish it. for "good morning america," alex perez, abc news, chicago. >> appreciate alex with the good suggestions. >>> the powerful video making waves saying our da