What to do to prevent the stove from becoming a fire hazard?

November 2, 2023

As temperatures drop, people begin to actively use heating appliances, especially in rural areas.

As temperatures drop, people begin to actively use heating appliances, especially in rural areas. To maintain a comfortable temperature and ensure safe use of stove heating, rescuers recommend heating the stove twice a day: in the morning and in the evening.

It is important to remember that a stove is a dangerous source of fire. To prevent a stove-related fire in your home, you need to remember a few important rules.

- Only a properly functioning stove is allowed for use: it must have all its components (doors, chimney, damper, etc.). In addition, the stove masonry should not have any burnt-out areas, and all bricks must be in place.

- If the floor in front of the stove is combustible, it must be protected from falling embers with a metal sheet measuring 70x50 centimeters.

- Do not allow young children to supervise the heating appliance – it is not a child's task.

- Within the attic space, the stove's chimney should be whitewashed so that in case of burnt-out areas or cracks, black smoke is clearly visible on the whitewash.

- Do not leave a lit stove unattended.

- Do not use flammable liquids to ignite the stove.

However, stove heating is not only used in homes. Many people have stoves in saunas, as well as in other buildings and premises (for example, for preparing food for animals or maintaining temperature in vegetable storage areas). Despite the fact that these stoves are used less frequently, the same requirements apply to them as to "domestic" stoves.

Observe safety rules and remember that the Ministry of Emergency Situations is always nearby. In case of fire, call 101 or 112.