How to Have Safe Bonfires in the Fall Season

10/7/2023 (Permalink)

It is not uncommon for bonfires to get out of control, so it is important to know certain safety measures prior to holding your annual bonfire.

One of the perks of cooler weather in the Fall season is enjoying bonfires outside with friends and family. It is not uncommon for bonfires to get out of control, so it is important to know certain safety measures prior to holding your annual bonfire. John Hopkins Medicine provides good advice to have safe bonfires this season. By following these tips, you’ll save fire damage to your Cranberry, Saegertown, Linesville and surrounding areas home. Here are some tips below: 

• Be sure you are at least 25 feet away from structures or anything else that can burn before building a fire. Choose an open, level location and clear away any dry leaves and sticks, overhanging branches and shrubs.
• Never use gasoline, kerosene or any other flammable liquid to start a fire. Instead, use a match or lighter to ignite tinder (small twigs and dry leaves); add larger sticks and pieces of dry wood.
• Keep the fire small and controlled, and never leave it unattended.
• Keep a hose, a bucket of water, or a shovel and dirt or sand nearby to extinguish the fire once you’re finished. Be sure the fire is completely out before leaving the site — any remaining embers could ignite, with disastrous consequences.

In case you ever do experience fire damage, by a bonfire or another disastrous event, you can call SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties day or night. We are available 24/7 for emergency fire disasters. Our team is trained and experienced to restore your home back to its previous condition. For immediate assistance, call (814) 350-7651 or visit our Website to learn more.