Thursday, January 2, 2014

Fire Chief Offers Safety Tips

Install working smoke alarms.

Kenora Fire Chief Warren Brinkman says he can't issue that warning enough.

Brinkman says it's an easy process and will help keep you safe if a fire does start in your home.

He notes that alarms must be installed on every floor of a home and recommends one outside everything bedroom.

Brinkman also recommends a chimney and furnace inspection during this cold spell hitting the region.

He issued the warning after 2 more properties were destroyed in the area just before new year's and a business was lost early this morning.