can your ashes
"Can Your Ashes" campaign teaches correct disposal of ashes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2015 - 6:01pm
It's once again the season to enjoy a fire in our fireplaces and wood burning stoves, but that also means it's time again to remind everyone how to dispose of the resulting ashes.
It is very dangerous to dispose of fireplace, wood stove or barbecue ashes in improper containers and locations. Since 2014 there has been one structure fire, multiple dumpster fires and one deck fire due in South Lake Tahoe due to improperly disposed of ashes. When you add in Douglas and El Dorado counties, that number gets much higher.
Prevent house fires: Can Your Ashes
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/25/2014 - 7:09pm
Area fire departments respond to fires every year that are caused by people leaving their fireplace or wood stove ashes in a paper bag on their home's deck. These accidents can easily be prevented with correct handling of ashes.
"Can Your Ashes" is a campaign that informs the public of these inherent dangers.
Embers, often concealed in what appears to be cold ashes, can remain hot enough to kindle a fire for several days.
To safely dispose of ashes, fire officials offer these tips:
• Never store ashes in bags or boxes.
Lake Valley encourages proper ash disposal following fires
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 8:39amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Valley Fire Protection District has kicked off a "Can Your Ashes" campaign following several house fires linked to improper disposal of fireplace ashes.The campa...
