Fireplace Don'ts

For safety's sake, here are some important things to avoid when you use your fireplace: ·Don't rely on your hearth gate alone to keep your children safe. ·Don't let children sit near the hearth. ·Don't use gasoline to get the fire burning stronger. ·Don't use the comic section of the newspaper, because the colored ink contains lead. ·Don't forget to follow fireplace safety tips on a regular basis. ·Don't burn a Christmas tree, which cause a fire in your chimney. ·Don't forget to check the fire to be sure it is fully out before you go to bed.