Fire Safety Guidelines, Especially After Sandy

Bernards Township fire official issues an advisory on precautions to avoid fire, particularly after Sandy has left us with an abundance of wood and debris.

With lots of branches and broken trees left lying around on properties throughout the Somerset Hills, some people inevitably will try to get rid of some of that wooded debris by burning it in home fireplaces. Bernards Township Fire Official Janet Lake issued precautions for home fireplaces and other fire prevention requirements for winter, with some reminders especially applicable after Hurricane Sandy. Most people will try to get rid of storm-damaged trees and branches through a private company, Lake said. "Waiting for a company with a chipper is the best option," she said. Other property owners may have room will put some wood and brush in wooded area, if it is available. However, she stressed that people not burn evergreen branches in a…

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