CHMINEY SAFETY

Sunday, October 25, 2020

~~Avoid a Chimney Fire!

Did you know that to avoid a chimney fire your fireplace and chimney should be swept every 40 to 60 fires?

Top 6 Safety Tips
? Never burn garbage or painted/treated wood, only dry fire wood
? Open damper fully before lighting a fire
? Keep the fire to the back of the fireplace
? Always use a spark screen or glass doors
? Follow the manufacturers instructions when burning artificial logs
? Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers can save lives and property when you have them and they are working properly

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