In cold weather, be extremely cautious when using stove heating.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations informs During the winter period, when it is "minus" outside, one longs for warmth and comfort. While this situation hardly affects city dwellers living in apartments, for owners of private houses, heating their homes is a primary task.

In cold weather, non-compliance with fire safety rules when using stove heating is one of the most common causes of fires in the residential sector.

"It is important to monitor stoves and chimneys not only during the active use period but also to clean and repair them in a timely manner during warm weather. Whitewash and seal cracks in the stove as soon as they appear. Trust the repair and installation of stoves only to individuals and organizations that have a license to carry out these works," the rescuers note.

Before starting a fire, it is necessary to nail a metal sheet measuring at least 50 by 70 centimeters. This will prevent embers and sparks that fall from the stove from igniting into flames and causing a fire. Do not store firewood on the pre-heating sheet, and do not dry them on the stove. Do not leave flammable items near the firebox. Flammable and combustible liquids should not be used to ignite stoves – this can damage the stove's structure and cause a fire. It is extremely dangerous to leave burning stoves unattended or in the care of children.

In severe frosts, heat the stove two to three times a day, no more than one and a half hours at a time. The stove should be turned off three hours before going to bed. This will prevent dangerous overheating of the stove. In places where walls, partitions, ceilings, and beams of buildings adjoin stoves and chimney pipes, make a separation from non-combustible materials.

In case of an emergency, call 101 or 112.

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