Prevent Fires Caused by Heating

Prevent Fires Caused by Heating


Prevent Fires Caused by Heating:

  • Store matches and lighters in a locked cabinet. 
  • Keep space heaters at least three feet away from things that can burn, such as curtains or stacks of newspaper. Always turn off heaters when leaving the room or going to bed. 
  • Have a service person inspect chimneys, fireplaces, wood and coal stoves and central furnaces once a year. Have them cleaned when necessary. 
  • Keep things that can burn away from your fireplace and keep a glass or metal screen in front of your fireplace. 

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