Fireplace and heat preventative actions to help stop fires

Cold winter weather is coming at some point.  

Dustin Lunow of the Joplin Fire Department tells Newstalk KZRG, there are some preventative actions you need to take.   

“Be sure if you are going to use a fireplace or heat to be sure your flues are inspected.  Make sure your firebox is inspected. It’s intact and it’s all functioning properly. That way, you get the benefits without the risk associated.”