![]() ![]() Remember that most portable fire extinguishers have a range of just 6 to 10 feet and last for 8 to 10 seconds. Be ready to follow the PASS procedure: 1) Pull the pin 2) Aim at the base of the fire 3) Squeeze the trigger slowly 4) Sweep the nozzle from side to side. ![]() It should be a dry-chemical extinguisher with a Class B and C or multipurpose rating, such as the one you have in your kitchen. For a gas or propane pit, turn off the supply before attempting to extinguish any fire. If it can’t get wet, or if you’re not sure, keep a bucket of dry sand nearby to dump on the flames. Putting out a fire safely Using water or sandĮxtinguishing a flare-up might be as simple as keeping your garden hose nearby, with the water turned on and the nozzle set to “spray.” (A focused stream of water could spread burning embers.)Ĭheck ahead of time to see if your pit can withstand a dousing water can crack ceramic pits and even some metal ones. Never use lighter fluid, gas, or kerosene to light a fire. Once the pit is lit, keep the following close at hand, just in case your merry bonfire suddenly starts burning a little too bright. ![]() Also, don’t load in so many that there’s a danger of some falling out. For traditional wood-burning pits, that means using dry, well-seasoned sticks. And only use the fuel that the pit is built to burn. With gas pits, make sure all vents are clear to avoid smoky flare-ups. To keep sparks from flying, make sure logs are no longer than three-quarters of the pit’s diameter. Fire pit fuelĪlways burn dry, seasoned wood that was cut at least six months earlier. Unless the owner’s manual says it’s okay, don’t put the pit on a grassy surface, wood deck, or enclosed porch. Fire pit clearance: How far does a fire pit have to be away from the house?īefore striking the match, never place a pit closer than 10 feet from anything flammable, including your house and overhead tree branches. Related All About Fire Pits Fire Pit Safety Tipsįor owners and soon-to-be owners of these crowd-pleasing bastions of warmth, here are some important tips that will keep you, your children and pets, and friends safe. ![]()
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