fire safety
Space heater, fireplace safety tips
Nov. 27. Temps will plunge in and around Cornelius in the days immediately following Thanksgiving, so many people will be using space heaters and fireplaces. Here are some safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association: —If you must use a space heater, never leave it unattended. Place it on a level, hard and nonflammable […]
Outdoor fireplaces, firepits not affected by open fire ban
Dec. 2. The statewide outdoor ban on fires doesn’t apply to fires within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, which would includet outdoor fireplaces and firepits. They’re A-OK as long as you employ safety precautions like a protective screen or an extinguishing method. Open burning is not cool. That includes burning leaves, branches or other […]
Reminders: Turn back clocks, test smoke alarms
Nov. 4. The American Red Cross is reminding everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back this weekend for the end of daylight saving time. Home fires take seven lives every day in the United States; smoke alarms are the best defense. Fire tips: —Install smoke alarms on every level of […]
