Bonfire Fire Prevention

3/18/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Cecil County would like to remind our local Elkton community to practice safety when beginning to use bonfires this spring.  By following the proper safety precautions, a fire damage event can be prevented as well as your property left in tact.

• Do not leave a bonfire unattended.  During windy weather, fires should not be started since the flames can travel onto a structure.
• A water source should be left nearby in case of an emergency.
• Do not add all burning materials to a fire at once.  This will prevent a large flame.
• Do not burn chemicals.  These can create hazardous fumes as well as allow a fire to spread quickly.
• When you are finished with the bonfire, ensure that the entire fire is extinguished.  This includes the ashes as they can spark and ignite.

SERVPRO of Cecil County provides immediate fire restoration services for those in need in our Elkton area.  Smoke and soot removal, odor deodorization and reconstruction are some of the services we offer in order to help fully restore your property after fire damage.