Fireplaces & Woodstoves

According to FEMA, more than one-third of Americans use firepalces or woodstoves to heat their homes. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the fire risks. Here are a few things to be aware of:

• Use a screen in front of fireplaces.
• Keep the area nearby clear of objects.
• Use seasoned wood.
• Don’t burn trash (this pollutes the air, too).
• Dispose the ashes in a metal container outside and away from the building.