Tips to Prevent a Basement Fire

  • Keep your chimney clean.  If you heat your home with a coal stove or wood-burning fireplace, make sure a professional inspects and cleans the chimney and connectors at least once each year.

  • Keep your furnace maintained. Have a professional inspect your furnace annually, before the heating season. Replace any parts as soon as required or recommended by a qualified technician.

  • Store flammable materials with care.  If you must keep materials such as paint thinner or lighter fluid in your basement, ensure they are in the original containers or approved safety containers. Keep all flammable liquids and fire-starting materials well out of the reach of children at all times.
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