Reasons why not to burn paper in your fireplace:

• Burning pieces of paper can float up the chimney and onto your roof, especially if you don’t have chimney caps properly installed.
• Inks used in gift wrap often contain heavy metals and toxic chemicals that react when heated releasing dangerous fumes and potentially chimney-clogging by-products.
• Paper burns much hotter than wood which creates a higher risk of chimney fires.
• Burning gift wrap creates excessive amounts of ash.

Instead, throw all unwanted items in a recycling bin. 

Give first responders a break and save your family's lives by not throwing any paper in your fireplace!

Merry Christmas

&

Happy Holidays

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