Fire Safety at the Fire Pit

9/10/2022 (Permalink)

Fire pits can cause mishaps that may lead to accidents when fire safety procedures are not followed.

Though it might be difficult to imagine right now with the summer heat still pounding down, temperatures will soon get colder. As we head further into fall, a season associated with s’mores, apple cider, and spending time outside, we approach prime fire pit season. According to the National Fire Protection Association, campfires and fire pits can cause mishaps that may lead to accidents when fire safety procedures are not followed. In this blog, we will discuss fire hazards associated with fire pits, as well as ways in which you can safely use a fire pit this fall. 

Fire Safety at the Fire Pit

Whether you have an in-ground or above-ground fire pit on your residential property, it is important to have it a safe distance away from your home, as well as any other flammable objects, such as trees, bushes, sheds, and brush. Additionally, your fire pit should be made of heavy metal, brick, stone, or other non-combustible materials. A responsible adult should always be present when a fire is active in the fire pit in order to make sure that the fire does not get out of hand or leave the fire pit. 

Make Safety a Priority

Be sure to abide by the safety guidelines of your fuel type, such as a propane fuel tank, and, if you’re using firewood, make sure that it is clean and dry. These precautionary measures can help prevent unwanted fire emergencies from occurring. Lastly, in case of emergency, be sure to always have fire extinguishing equipment nearby when using a fire pit. In addition to a fire extinguisher, a garden hose or bucket of water are both beneficial to have on hand when operating a fire pit.

Have a Fire? Call SERVPRO 

In the event that you encounter a fire emergency this fall, know that SERVPRO Team Wall is always just a call away. Our team of trained and experienced fire damage restoration professionals will make it “Like it never even happened” and quickly restore your residential property to its preloss condition. Call SERVPRO of Hunt Valley and Harford County today at (410) 229-0012 to speak with one of our team members. Additionally, be sure to check out our website, which includes a variety of fire damage restoration resources, such as our Fire Damage Restoration services overview, Fire Restoration Process, and Fire Damage Tips pages, all of which can be helpful while you are waiting for help to arrive.