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12 Days of Holiday Safety Tips, Day 7 Wrapping Paper Safety

12/7/2020 (Permalink)

greenery and red poinsettia borders with black text 12 days of Christmas safety tips from SERVPRO 12 Days of Holiday Safety Tips. Happy Holidays from SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville!

For some, Christmas morning in many homes means unwrapping gifts in front of a cozy fireplace. SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville recommends not to toss that wrapping paper into the flames - it might start a serious chimney fire. It is best to throw out that holiday paper or recycle it!

We remind you three reasons why you should never burn wrapping paper.

  • Traveling embers

Paper burned in the fireplace may release small pieces which can land on a rug or carpet, setting it on fire. These smoldering fragments could even float up the chimney and out onto your roof or lawn.

  • Flame height

Flames from burning paper tend to burn higher than wood flames. They could reach combustible material in your fireplace, causing a chimney fire.

  • Toxic fumes

When ignited, paper with colored print or glitter can release harmful gases.

If a fire damage or smoke damage should affect your home or business, SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville are ready to help you make it “Like it never even happened.” Our technicians are ready to help 24/7, 365 when disaster strikes. Should you ever need us for any damage restoration work, call us, 916-933-3890.

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