Whether you have fire pit, want to build one, or are attending fire on someone property, know the importance of fire pit safety..
The number of fire pit related injuries have been on the rise for both children and adults over the past five years — so now is the time to make safety priority..
From here are safety tips to follow the time you cozy up by fire..
Forego burning if it's windy, as the wind can make it hard to light the kindling and could blow sparks to surrounding brush or structures.
Whether you have portable fire pit or one that's installed, the location is major key to safety..
No matter how well constructed the fire pit and the fire, and regardless of weather conditions, you should always keep shovel and water at hand.
The water can be used to put out the fire and the shovel can be used to smother the flames by throwing dirt on them..
Never leave fire pit unattended, and never leave children or pets unattended near fire..
cover can help to keep embers inside and help prevent children or pets from falling in..
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