Fireplace & Wood Stove Safety

2/12/2021 (Permalink)

Heat your home safely!

During these chilly, snowy winter days it is important to keep your home heated well to help from the freezing of your pipes as we have mentioned before but it is also very important to keep your home safe from a fire while doing so. 

SERVPRO of St. Mary's County and SERVPRO of Calvert County would like to highlight a couple key points to keep in mind while you are lighting up your fireplace or wood stove to help protect your home from a fire damage. 

• Keep object and anything flammable at least 3 feet way from your fire place
• Never burn paper 
• Never leave the fire unattended
• Have a professional check and clean your fireplace once a year
• Ashes should be place in a metal tin with a lid and set outside at least 10 feet from your home
• Keep glass or metal in front of your fire to prevent embers or sparks from flying out

More tips for fireplace and wood stove safety can be found on the USFA page.