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Show Sociation studies -.show - that -careless' use of gasoline and kerosene cause approximately 20 percent of all destructive farm fires. "It's only sensible to remind ourselves that these very useful use-ful products are flammable liquids li-quids and must be handled accordingly," Mr. Spencer points out. Here are a few practices to avoid: 1.' Storing gasoline in breakable glass containers. 2. Using either of these flammable flam-mable liquids to freshen stove fires. 3. Using gasoline as a cleaner; it is intended only as - a motor fuel. 4. Handling-gasoline or kerosene near flame or . heat, or when someone nearby is smoking. 5. Refueling indoors in-doors where dangerous vapors can accumulate. "The safest method of storing gasoline is in an underground tank," says County Supervisor Spencer. "Above ground, gasoline gaso-line a?d kerosene containers should be located at least 40 feet from .buildings. Keeo all containers i.n sound, leak-free conditions,' and store small amounts in safety cans." "Finally." urges Mr. Spencer, "label all containers plainly so TAKE CARE WITH GASOLINE AND KEROSENE Millions of dollars in costly farm fires could be saved by using more common sense in handling gasoline and kerosene. This timely Fire Prevention Week reminder comes from Elvon H. Spencer, Farmers Home Administration County Supervisor in Beaver. National Fire Protection As- there is no danger of a mix-up. Mistakenly using gasoline for kerosene in a portable heater can be a fatal mistake." |