Chimney Fire in Henning?

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Otter Tail County.

SERVPRO® of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties responds to fire damage emergencies often during the winter months in Henning. Here are some tips from Federal Emergency Management Agency for preventing creosote buildup that can cause chimney fires:

Limited air supply and unseasoned wood encourage the buildup of creosote. To avoid that buildup, do not restrict the air supply by:

• Closing the glass doors
• Not opening the damper wide enough
• The longer the smoke is in the flue, the more likely it is that creosote will form
• By closing down the stove damper or air inlets on a wood stove too soon or too much
• Do not burn unseasoned wood
• In the case of wood stoves, overloading the firebox with wood in an attempt to get a longer burn time also contributes to creosote buildup

Fireplace and Woodstove Safety

• Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace to prevent embers or sparks from jumping out
• Do not burn paper in your fireplace or woodstove
• Put ashes in a metal container with a lid, outside, at least three feet from your home
• Put the fire out before you go to sleep or leave your home

Call Us!

When your Henning home or commercial business has fire damage, SERVPRO® of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties is Here to Help. ® We have a team of highly trained technicians ready to respond to your call 24-hours a day. Call us today at 320-219-6505.

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