From the desk of Fire Marshal Fred Baker

... ashes. Until then, if you must, ashes must be removed to a metal container with a tight lid for safe disposal. New Canaan already has experienced our first fire caused by improper disposal of fireplace ashes, and there have been at least two others ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/opinion/article/From-the-desk-of-Fire-Marshal-Fred-Baker-5038675.php