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Fortunately, most heating fires can be prevented by making sure heating equipment is in good working order and monitored carefully
Heating equipment and chimneys should be cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.
Keep anything that can burn at least three feet (one meter) away from all heating equipment, including furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves, and space heaters.
Always use the right kind of fuel, as specified by the manufacturer, for fuel-burning space heaters.
Create a three-foot (one meter) “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
Fireplaces should have a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container, which should be placed outside at least ten feet away from your home.
All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Make sure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are located throughout the home; test them monthly to ensure that they’re working properly
Always use well-seasoned wood, keep the fire burning hot, and make sure the size of the fire is appropriate to the fireplace.
Avoid lengthy, smoldering fires to decrease creosote accumulation.
Ensure you have the proper chimney cap installed and that it is serviceable. This will help prevent embers and sparks from escaping the chimney.