Keeping Fall Bonfires Under Control/Bonfire Safety at Home

10/26/2022 (Permalink)

What's your favorite fall pastime? Is it going to a haunted house, jumping in a pile of crunchy leaves, drinking apple cider (or a pumpkin spice latte!), hosting a bonfire, or all of the above? Whatever your favorite fall activity, safety always comes first. The last thing you want is a fall bonfire, meant to be a fun gathering, going up in flames because you didn't maintain it properly. Below, we have put together a list of things to remember when you are hosting a bonfire and ways you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe during this festive time of year. 

What Safety Precautions Should You Remember When Hosting A Bonfire?

• Do a temperature check! You don't want to host a bonfire on a windy night…
• Watch out for anyone running too close to a bonfire so that no one gets hurt. 
• Is your bonfire in a legal spot? Research fire regulations in your area and take precautions accordingly. 
• The wood you're burning matters! Ensure the wood is dry and seasoned and that nothing you're putting into the fire is coated or treated. 
• If you have long hair, tie it back and don't wear loose clothes that have a possibility of catching fire. 
• Keep a hose attached to a water source or buckets of water, just in case. You never know when/if you will need it. 

How Else Can You Protect Yourself And Your Loved Ones At A Bonfire?

• Before lighting your bonfire, check to see if any pets or outside animals like squirrels and hedgehogs found their way into the pit, and bring them out if they have. 
• Instead of pouring petrol to start a bonfire, use firelighters to keep hazardous flare-ups at bay. 
• Do NOT burn waste from your home- it's not only dangerous, but the flames from burnt waste can be harmful to inhale and can cause pollution. 

Bonfires can be a great way to connect with loved ones and ring in a season that brings a slew of holidays with it. However, it only takes one mistake for the night to be memorable- and not necessarily in a good way. We hope you learned something new from the above tips, and if you need us to mitigate fire damage, (we hope you don't!) SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville is on call 24/7 to get your Bellevue home back to its preloss condition. We use state-of-the-art equipment and are exceptionally trained, with several crew members being IICRC-certified. We're just one call away at (615) 242-9391; we even offer a contact form if you prefer to reach out to us that way. Our mission is to make your fire damage situation "Like it never even happened!"

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