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Fireplace and home heating safety | Washington State Fire Marshal
Officials say chimneys, flues or fuel burners caused 77% of residential heating fires in 2024, and six Washington fatalities were reported last year.
- Last year, Washington State fire agencies reported six fire fatalities from home heating sources, prompting urgent safety warnings from state officials.
- The State Fire Marshal urges residents to have chimneys and fireplaces inspected annually by professionals and to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors throughout their homes.
- According to the United States Fire Administration , heating fires remained the second leading cause of home fires in the United States through 2021, with chimneys, flues, or fuel burners responsible for 77% of residential incidents in 2024.
- To prevent burns, residents should establish a three-foot kid-free zone around the fireplace and use sturdy screens or glass doors to keep children and pets away from flames and sparks.
- Residents must never burn paper or treated wood, which can release toxic fumes, and should allow ashes to cool completely before storing them in a metal container outside away from the home.
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Fireplace and home heating safety | Washington State Fire Marshal
Check your fireplace and chimney annually before use this fall and winter.
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