Trashcan Fire Can Devastate Your Geauga County Home

4/30/2020 (Permalink)

Fire caused by placing ashes from an outdoor firepit into a garbage can then placing the can in the garage.

One of the best things on a cool spring evening is sitting by a fire outside.  With a few tips, you can have a safe evening with s'mores and loved ones.

• Only burn dry, cured wood.  That means wood that has dried for 8-12 months. 
• Do not burn treated or construction wood.  It can be chemically treated and produce dangerous fumes when burned.
• Never leave a fire unattended, especially around children.
• Keep a fire extinguisher on hand just in case.
• Build your fire slowly.
• Even after putting water on the fire, there may be hot ashes deep inside.
• Never shovel ashes into a plastic or rubber trash can
• Never store a trash can with ashes in your garage or home.
• Call SERVPRO Of Geauga County for any Emergency clean ups. at 440-564-7266.

If a fire does happen, first call the fire department. Once the fire has been put out you can contact the highly trained professionals at SERVPRO of Geauga County to service your home and repair and restore after a fire.