Safety measures for your fire place
In most of the cold countries fireplaces has been a mix of utter necessity as well as an added attraction for the décor of the house. However, it is also one of the most dangerous and accident-prone parts of the house. Thus to ensure absolute safety of the house regular monitoring of your fireplace is a must.
There are professional contractors who check the working condition of the fireplace and advice you on how to ensure complete safety. Combustible gases or liquids should be kept away from the fireplace and wooden logs should be used instead of paper or sawdust. To block flying sparks a fireplace screen should be used. A fire extinguisher should be kept handy for emergency situations. Toxic elements should not be burnt in the fireplace to ensure safety. The fireplace and the chimney should be regularly cleaned and maintained to ensure the removal of any kind of stray elements that can somehow trigger a fire.