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• What are some good tips to prevent fires in the summer?
  
  

• What are some good tips to prevent fires in the summer?
  
  The City of Burlington Fire Department would like to provide the following safety tips for a happy and healthy summer season...
  
  Grilling
  
  
  • Keep grills at least 10 feet from the house and away from anything that can ignite.
  • Never use gasoline to start a charcoal fire.
  • Use the minimum amount of starter fluid necessary when igniting a fire.
  • Never use starter fluid to re-ignite or build up a fire as flash fires can occur.
  • Soak coals in water before discarding them.
  • Store gasoline cylinders away from structures.
  Gasoline Safety
  
  
  • Store gasoline in clearly marked containers approved for flammable liquids.
  • Limit the amount of gasoline stored.
  • Store gasoline and flammable liquids outside of your house.
  • Use gasoline as a motor fuel only.
  • Before refueling, turn equipment off and let it cool.
  • Move equipment at least 10 feet away from refueling site before starting the engine.
  Pool Safety
  
  
  • Liquid and solid chlorine-based oxidizers are sold for home pool use. These chemicals can combust (burn) if contaminated with items such as gasoline or motor oil.
  • Store pool chemicals away from any heat source or flame.
  • Keep chemical containers in a dry place.
  Please remember the use of all fireworks by private individuals (including sparklers) is prohibited in the State of New Jersey. Stray fireworks pose a significant hazard to public safety and can cause fires. Fields of grass are dry, rooftops may ignite, etc.
  
  Ronald W. Devlin, Fire Chief
  
  TEL: 609-386-0626 or
  E-mail: firechief@burlingtonnj.us
  
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