Two Easy Tips for Preventing House Fires

Following a fire in Dillard two Sunday nights ago, the Clayton Fire Chief encourages everyone to be cautious throughout December and the winter months.

Clayton Fire Chief Andrew Green especially reminded those with a fireplace to dispose of ashes properly.

“The weather will probably be turning cooler again, so make sure everyone disposes of any ashes out of the fireplace into a metal bucket and places them well outside of the structure so they can’t cause any damage.”

Green also said to clean your chimney on a regular basis, as that is a help in preventing chimney fires that could lead structural damage or loss.