PeoplesElbow
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We seem to have more than our fair share of house fires here. Is it just me that seems to think this? Anyone venture to guess why?
House Fires
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Tech
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Depends on the cause.
mitzi
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I don't know but it's always seemed to be more fires in the winter months.
And what is this fair share, you got a swag? Since 1980 the US has experienced about a 50% reduction in annual home fires,
PeoplesElbow
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Seems like a lot more than where I grew up. Morons with fireworks and electrical fires just seem a lot more common in SOMD.
A lot more crackheads and shootings, maybe related.
Also seems to be a lot more public masturbators too.
Grumpy
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The story that won't die...
I am partly to blame but is is just so bizarre that every time something like the OP comes up it is the first thing in my head. I'll try to control it.The story that won't die...
You should right a book, "101 Uses for a Reciprocating Saw - Oops, make that 102"
Space heaters are probably up there on causes. That and dirty chimneys, like Sneakers said.
Annual chimney inspections and or cleanings as recommended by NFPA 211. When you have a chimney fire, it can spread to the house depending on many situations: construction of the chimney, where the chimney is located on the house, and the conditions of the fire, etc
I will be calling you.
Annual chimney inspections and or cleanings as recommended by NFPA 211. When you have a chimney fire, it can spread to the house depending on many situations: construction of the chimney, where the chimney is located on the house, and the conditions of the fire, etc
frequentflier
happy to be living
We heat with wood and have Chesapeake Chimney clean our chimney every summer. We also bought a much better and more efficient wood stove from them. Don't wait until heating season to get cleaned! I'm sure they are weeks out and the weather can affect their response/ availibility time.
Yep....I can vouch for that.
Annual chimney inspections and or cleanings as recommended by NFPA 211. When you have a chimney fire, it can spread to the house depending on many situations: construction of the chimney, where the chimney is located on the house, and the conditions of the fire, etc
With more people being at home these days there are more chances of fire. One of the leading causes is kitchen fires, unattended cooking. Then we have those with wood stoves that dispose of the ashes in cardboard boxes, paper or plastic bags and put them on the deck or in the garage.