As cooler temperatures become the norm, residents eager to fire up an alternative heat source should plan to have chimneys and wood stoves cleaned to prevent fires. Here are a few tips for home heating this winter.
- Burn only seasoned hardwood such as oak, ash or maple. Do not burn trash, cardboard boxes or christmas trees because these items burn unevenly, and may contain poisons or cause a home fire.
- Have a professional chimney sweep inspect chimneys every year. They will fix any cracks, blockages and leaks and clean out any build-up in the chimney that could start a fire.
- Open flues before fireplaces are used.
- Use sturdy screens or glass doors to keep embers inside fireplaces.
- Keep young children away from working wood stoves and heaters to avoid contact burn injuries.
main source: home safety council
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