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NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169 Your Source for SAFETY Information www.nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 2016 Portable Fireplace Portable Fireplace Fireplace Safety KKK A portable ethanol burning fireplace, and the fuel, should only be used by adults. KKK Clean up any fuel spillage and be sure all liquid has evaporated before lighting the fireplace. KKK Light the fireplace using a utility lighter or long match. KKK An adult should always be present when a portable fireplace is burning. KKK Place the fireplace on a sturdy surface away from table edges. KKK It’s a good idea to crack a window open for a fresh supply of air. KKK Never try to move a lit fireplace or one that is still hot. KKK Don’t pour ethanol fuel in a device that is lit or not completely cool. It may result in a fire or injury. KKK Allow the device to cool down for at least 15 minutes before refueling. KKK Extinguish the flame when you leave the room, home or go to sleep. General Fire Safety • Keep anything that can burn, children and pets at least 3 feet from the fireplace. • Store lighters and matches out of the reach of children, in a locked cabinet. Store ethanol fuel in a closed container, away from the fireplace and out of the reach of children. It may not be easy to see the ethanol fuel flame. Always close the lid or use a snuffer to be sure the flame is extinguished before refueling into a cooled fireplace. Use only fuel made specifically for the fireplace. FACT Ethanol is a plant-based product that does not release new carbon monoxide into the air. Ethanol Fuel Smarts There is nothing like sitting by an open fire on a cold night. Indoor and outdoor portable ethanol burning fireplaces have become more popular in recent years. While these products provide ambiance and a little warmth, keep in mind the fuel, device and open flame can be dangerous. Safety Safety Whitefish Fire Department [PHONE REDACTED]