Simple steps can prevent fires as weather changes
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Alexander City firefighters ventilate a duplex after a fire.

As the weather cools down, many cozy up to fires and heaters to warm up.

Just because fireplaces and heaters were fine last year isn’t a reason to overlook fire prevention measures this year. Alexander City Fire Department Capt. Jeff Brewer said a few common sense actions will prevent a fire from escaping a fireplace or starting near a heater.

Cliff Williams is a staff writer for Tallapoosa Publishers.