Fire Pit Safety Tips to Prevent a Home Fire in Akron, Ohio

6/5/2020 (Permalink)

Fire pit safety tips to prevent a fire to your home in Akron, Ohio.

Summer is finally here and during this time of the Coronavirus, it’s time to spend more time outside! For a lot of us in the Akron area, this is the best time of the year to enjoy open fires. No matter where you enjoy your summer bonfires, safety should always be a high priority. Preventing a fire accident to a structure is far easier than having to call a fire and water restoration in the aftermath of such a devastating event.

Here are a few backyard fire pit safety tips to make sure your summer is fun, safe, and memorable.

• Check that your local authority allows open fires in your yard.
• Never burn pressurized wood.
• Don’t use kerosene or gasoline to light your fire.
• Keep a bucket of water, sand, or a fire extinguisher nearby.
• Find a level place for your fire pit.
• Never build a fire pit with smooth river rocks.
• Place your pit at least 10 feet away from any structures.
• Keep your fire constrained to an appropriate size.
• Check the weather.

If a structure fire occurs from a fire pit, call the professional crews at SERVPRO of West Akron. We are ready to help restore your fire damaged home to preloss condition 365 day a year, 24 hours a day. For more information call 330-867-5723 or visit our website at www.SERVPROwestakron.com.