FIREPLACE SAFETY •Make certain to open the flue in the fireplace before lighting a fire. •Only burn hardwoods such as oak, maple, or ash in fireplaces. If synthetic logs are used, burn only one log at a time. Due to their construction, these logs produce a hotter fire than most firewood. •Never use lighter fluid, gasoline, or other flammable liquids to start or enhance a fire. •Do not burn paper (Including newspaper and giftwrap), Christmas trees or any holiday greenery in a fireplace. •Chimneys should be professionally inspected each year and cleaned after burning approximately one cord of wood. •Use a metal fireplace screen to prevent sparks from flying out. •Make sure fires are out before going to bed or leaving the house. •Keep children away from the fireplace at all times. •Avoid wearing loose, flowing clothing near a fire. •Always cool the ashes before taking them out of the fireplace. Place the ashes in a metal container and allow them to sit for several days or wet down thoroughly before putting them into a trash container or dumpster. •Use a spark arrestor, which is a metal screen that covers the top of the chimney and prevents sparks from escaping. (It also will prevent birds from building nests in the chimney
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