As summer transitions to fall, the mind turns to crackling blazes in the fireplace on crisp autumn evenings. But be safe while enjoying the coziness. Here are 10 fire-safety tips:
-Stack woodpiles at least 30 feet from any structure.
-Locate LPG tanks at least 30 feet from any structure; maintain 10 feet of clear space around tanks.
-Keep the following tools ready and handy: a round point shovel with a long handle, a rake with a long handle, a ladder tall enough to reach the roof, one or more 5-pound fire extinguishers, at least one bucket, a garbage can full of water with a bailing bucket.
-Keep driveway clear and accessible to fire engines. Remember, they are twice as big as a car.
-Make sure your number is clearly visible from the road. Use 4- to 6-inch reflective numbers to mark your address.
-Locate all fire hydrants in your neighborhood.
-Never prune near power lines. Call your local utility company first.
-Landscape with fire resistant plants.
-Maintain all plants by regular watering and by removing dead branches, leaves and needles.
-Landscaping should be spaced so that fire has no clear path to burn up to the house or nearby plantings.
- From wire reports
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