Chimney warning
By
David of RIC
With the large number of chimney fires this winter in Raetihi, Neil McLean of the Raetihi Volunteer Fire Brigade offers three tips on avoiding future fires. Most important is to know the danger of fire in a chimney. The burning soot, ash and debris can cause fires if it lands on nearby roofs. "Then it's the neighbourhood gone up in flames," said Mr McLean. # Secondly, chimneys should be cleaned at least
twice a year, once belore use then to remove caked soot and bird nests and again during the cold months. Thirdly the shaft of the chimney and the area around the firebox should be checked. Cracks in a chimney or a blocked flue allow sparks to get into ceilings and walls •Where they can burn unnoticed. It is common for a roof to be set alight in this way, Mr McLean commcnts, and putting it out is very difficult and damaging to the house.
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Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 10, Issue 456, 6 October 1992, Page 10
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161Chimney warning Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 10, Issue 456, 6 October 1992, Page 10
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