19710402 Mt. Airy Fire Dept.: Now's The Time To Rid Property Of Fire Hazards

19710402 Mt. Airy Fire Dept.: Now's The Time To Rid Property Of Fire Hazards

35 years ago: Mount Airy Fire Department: Now's The Time To Rid Property Of Fire Hazards

Community Reporter, April 2, 1971.

Spring into action against fire hazards now that Spring Clean-Up time is here, is the advice of the Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company. Trash and rubbish are breeding places for fires.

The following is a four-point program for spring clean-up action:

1. Clean out stacks of newspapers and magazines; discard old clothing, mattresses, furniture, lamp shades, draperies, etc., that clutter up the attic, basement and closets.

2. Do the same clean up job in your home workshop. Get rid of shavings, oily rags, old paint, etc.

3. Get after the trash in the garage and remove the dead grass and brush around and near the house.

4. Have your furnace, chimneys and stoves inspected and cleaned now. Don't wait until fall when you may get caught by the first cold snap. A little "elbow grease" now may save a lot of grief later.

And if you have to burn trash, etc., watch it closely so it will not get out of control.

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