Careful attention to safety can minimize fireplace hazards.

• Do not use flammable liquids to start or accelerate any fire.
• Have your chimney inspected annually and cleaned if necessary.
• Never burn charcoal indoors, for it can give off lethal amounts of carbon monoxide.
• NEVER close your damper with hot ashes in the fireplace. This can cause the ashes to heat up again and will force toxic carbon monoxide into the house.
• Do not use excessive amounts of paper to build raging fires in fireplaces. It is possible to ignite creosote in the chimney by overbuilding the fire.
• Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace opening to preventing embers or sparks from jumping out.

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