Portable Fireplace Safety Tips for Keauhou?

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

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Aloha! Keauhou locals love a good open fire at night. In recent years, ethanol-burning portable fireplaces have become more popular. However, the fuel, device, and open flame can be dangerous. SERVPRO® of Hawaii |SERVPRO® of Maui offers these ethanol-burning fireplace safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

Fireplace Safety

• A portable ethanol burning fireplace, and the fuel, should only be used by adults
• Clean up any fuel spillage and be sure all liquid has evaporated before lighting the fireplace
• Light the fireplace using a utility lighter or long match
• An adult should always be present when a portable fireplace is burning
• Place the fireplace on a sturdy surface away from table edges
• It’s a good idea to crack a window open for a fresh supply of air
• Never try to move a lit fireplace or one that is still hot
• Don’t pour ethanol fuel in a device that is lit or not completely cool. It may result in a fire or injury.
• Allow the device to cool down for at least 15 minutes before refueling
• Extinguish the flame when you leave the room, home, or go to sleep

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Keauhou locals and commercial businesses can trust SERVPRO® of Hawaii |SERVPRO® of Maui to restore fire damage, “Like it never even happened.” Call us at 808-329-6560. Mahalo!

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