How to Put Out a Fire in a Wood Stove
A wood stove is an enjoyable alternative way to heat a home. By burning wood or other fuel sources, wood stoves make use of the natural heat generated by the fire, often at a greater monetary savings to a gas or electric heater.
You should take great care when operating a wood stove, as improper use can lead to the grave consequence of a house fire. It is important also to properly extinguish a fire when you are done using the wood stove, because an unchecked fire can be hazardous and wasteful.
Tip
In case of a fire emergency related to your wood stove, even a small one, be safe and contact the fire department.
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Close the main door to the wood stove and seal it shut.
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Close the dampers on the stove to fully rob the burning fire of oxygen. This will cause the fire to extinguish when all oxygen inside the stove has been burned away.
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Spray a wood stove fire extinguisher into the stove if the fire is burning out of control and needs to be put out immediately.
The Drip Cap
- A wood stove is an enjoyable alternative way to heat a home.
- It is important also to properly extinguish a fire when you are done using the wood stove, because an unchecked fire can be hazardous and wasteful.
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Writer Bio
Edmund Lukavics has been writing professionally since 2009. He has served as the copy editor for the blog Hello Moon and has experience in the hotel and travel agency industries. Lukavics is pursuing an associate degree in information technology and website design from the University of Phoenix.
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