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Health & Fitness

Fireplace Safety Reminder

Warm your home & hearth safely

The preliminary reports indicate that the Christmas fire in Stamford Ct, that took the lives of 3 sisters (age 9 and 7 year old twins) and their grandparents was caused by fireplace ashes/embers that were handled incorrectly. This accident created an inferno that no one should ever have to experience....

In memory of these girls and their grandparents, PLEASE take a moment to Google "Fireplace Safety" (any of the top links should do) and make sure that those who are using fireplaces do it safely for all to enjoy and none to perish...

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