Some tips from your friendly local Fire Brigade this Winter:
1. Dispose of ashes safely:
- Put them into a steel bucket when safe to do so (they can stay hot for days).
- Put heaps of water onto them.
- Stir it to really mix the water into it. If you don't, the water can settle on the top and form a crust, not affecting the ash underneath at all.
- Leave it for a few days.
- Can put it on your garden.
2. Avoid chimney fires
- Make sure your chimney is checked and cleaned regularly
- Don't use damp/wet wood, as it smokes more, causing more buildup in the chimney.
3. Check your smoke alarms!
- No harm in testing every month.
- Give them a vacuum through to remove dust.
- Get a 10 year photoelectric alarm.
1. Dispose of ashes safely:
- Put them into a steel bucket when safe to do so (they can stay hot for days).
- Put heaps of water onto them.
- Stir it to really mix the water into it. If you don't, the water can settle on the top and form a crust, not affecting the ash underneath at all.
- Leave it for a few days.
- Can put it on your garden.
2. Avoid chimney fires
- Make sure your chimney is checked and cleaned regularly
- Don't use damp/wet wood, as it smokes more, causing more buildup in the chimney.
3. Check your smoke alarms!
- No harm in testing every month.
- Give them a vacuum through to remove dust.
- Get a 10 year photoelectric alarm.
