16 — Friday, December 2, 1994 - North Shore News RHE wy map antany tye a gene af rat IMAGINE A cold winter night. You're in your living room all cosy and warm by your fireplace when, all of a sudden, it sounds as if a freight train is coming down the chimney. You are experi- encing a chimney fire! RAE CE LLL EE CTS HOT TIPS By the North Vancouver District Fire Department Each year, thousands of homes experience this due to improper maintenance of their chimneys. These fires can be prevented by making sure the flue is lined and in good repair, by having the chimney inspected and cleaned regularly by a professional, and by learning how to build fires that reduce the build-up of creosote, The cause of most chimney Ta ace eee A CL a Le Be y care fires is creosote, which is a by- product resulting from the incom- plete combustion of wood, It accu- mulates on the sides of your chim- ney and stovepipe as a liquid, and later condenses into a solid. As it builds up, it not only blocks the flue, but can ignite into a roaring fire. ft is recommended that you have vour chimney professionally cleaned and inspected at least once a year. If you use your fireplace or wood stove as a primary source of heat for your home, you should consider a cleaning and inspection at the beginning and end of each heating season. To select a chimney sweep, don’t just base your decision on cost. Check the yellow pages for a reputable contractor. Professional chimney sweeps will do more than brush oul your chimney. They will inspect your chimney for damage to liners, adda AN Ava VALI is vital cracks due to settling, improper installation of pre-fabricated chim- neys and much more. You can cut down on the build- up of creosote by using your fire- place or wood stove properly. Burn it hot -— the hotter the fire, the more complete the com- bustion. Burn hard wood — oak, hickory, ash or maple — that has been seasoned for at least one year. Take care not to burn construction scraps, treated wood, wrapping paper or boughs from evergreens. If you've never had your chim- ney cleaned and inspected, or it has been a while, District of North Vancouver Fire Services encour- ages you to take these precautions to prevent a chimney fire in your home. For further information, contact District of North Vancouver Fire Services non-emergency number 980-7575 or your local fire depart- ment. Book signing held next week From page 17 necessary) of an emergency feed- ing program within a local long- term care facility. As a wife and mother of young children, she realized the nced for this workbook/manual after expe- riencing an: earthquake in the late 1980s and being pregnant and trapped at home during a blizzard in 1990. ‘After deciding to quakeproof her own family and home she ‘found many excellent earthquake reference books on the market, but _ no hands-on manuals. 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