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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 inspect chimneys annually and install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to prevent heating-related incidents.
- According to the United States Fire Administration , heating fires remained the second leading cause of home fires in the United States through 2021, with 77% of residential incidents involving chimneys, flues, or fuel burners.
- To prevent burns, residents should establish a three-foot kid-free zone around the fireplace and use sturdy screens or glass doors to contain sparks and protect children and pets.
- Residents must never burn paper or treated wood, allow ashes to cool completely before storing them in a metal container outside, and keep a fire extinguisher readily accessible.
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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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Fireplace and Home Heating Safety
Fireplaces offer warmth and comfort, but fire safety should never be overlooked. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), fires occurring in chimneys, flues, or fuel burners were responsible for 77% of residential building heating fires in 2024. Last year, Washington State fire agencies reported 6 fire fatalities from home heating sources. In the...
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