{"id":1390,"date":"2024-01-10T10:18:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T15:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nvfdrs.org\/?p=1390"},"modified":"2024-01-11T10:19:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T15:19:04","slug":"stay-safe-when-using-fireplaces-and-wood-stoves-as-temperatures-drop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nvfdrs.org\/stay-safe-when-using-fireplaces-and-wood-stoves-as-temperatures-drop\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Safe When Using Fireplaces and Wood Stoves as Temperatures Drop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is in full swing, and staying warm is essential as the temperatures drop. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs partnered with New Kent Fire-Rescue to showcase best practices when using a fireplace or wood stove to stay warm.<\/p>\n<p>Stay safe and warm by following and sharing the tips in the video and below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain a\u00a0clear zone of at least 3 feet\u00a0from the fireplace or wood stove.<\/li>\n<li>Do not burn paper\u00a0in your fireplace or wood stove as paper burns very quickly and can float up the chimney and possibly ignite.<\/li>\n<li>Use a glass or metal screen\u00a0in front of the fireplace to help prevent embers or sparks from jumping out.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to put the fire out\u00a0before you go to sleep\u00a0or leave your home.<\/li>\n<li>Put spent ashes in a metal container with a lid, outside\u00a0at least 10 feet\u00a0from your home.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, have your chimney\u00a0inspected and cleaned\u00a0each year by a professional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fireplaces and Wood Stoves\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zXkQcZjIgNk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is in full swing, and staying warm is essential as the temperatures drop. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs partnered with New Kent Fire-Rescue to showcase best practices when using a fireplace or wood stove to stay warm. 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