Keep Fall Fire Safety In Mind | SERVPRO of East Cobb

9/22/2021 (Permalink)

Be mindful about fall fire safety. Always remember that SERVPRO of East Cobb is the trusted leader in the restoration industry.

Y’all feel that? The oppressive summer heat and muggy humidity are finally breaking, leaves are turning colors, and there’s football on every day this weekend. Yes, all signs point to the return of autumn. Everyone is cramming in those last few warm-day activities, and fall decorations are coming out of the garage like hotcakes. But as you begin your plans for this pleasant, cooler time of year, let’s run through a few things about seasonal fire safety you’ll want to keep in mind.

- Campfire Safety -

Ah, the campground, that hallowed fall getaway. You’ll want a fire at night for warmth and marshmallows, but make sure you both build and extinguish it properly. Keep your fire 25 feet from vehicles and tents, and out from under any low branches. Use only matches or a lighter to ignite your kindling, never kerosene or lighter fluid. Then you can add small, dry sticks, and finally larger pieces of wood. Don’t leave your fire burning while you sleep or unattended at any point, and make sure you extinguish every last glowing ember with water before you call it a day or leave the campsite.

- Leaf Burning -

Leaves are brown and likely all over the backyard by now, which leaves you (pun definitely intended) with options—haul them off, make mulch or burn them? If you choose to burn your yard trimmings and leaves, make sure to procure a permit from Georgia Forestry Commission first, and let your local firefighters know you’ll have an open flame.

Please note: It’s both illegal and harmful to burn garbage or anything other than yard waste. Use a burn barrel to control your fire if you have one, and keep your fire in a dirt area at least 50 feet from any structures.

- Halloween -

We’ll circle back to specifics for Halloween, but in general be reminded that candles, costumes and décor are flammable, so be mindful where you hang those cobwebs, and make the smart choice of using an electric candle in your carved pumpkin.

*If your home should suffer fire or smoke damage, remember the trusted leader in the fire restoration and recovery industry…SERVPRO of East Cobb. You can contact SERVPRO of East Cobb at (770) 424-0400 to get your property fully restored, including odor removal that will make that annoying smoke smell “Like it never even happened.”