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Show PLVENTABLE j FIRES. In extremely cold weather it is aj temptation to force fires in heating j ' systems in onler to keep warm. Rec-i Rec-i ords of the National Board of Fire! i Underwriters indicate that over-heat-1 I ed stoves cause numerous fires during dur-ing winter thoughtlessness in tending tend-ing the fires, radiated heat which chars beams placed too close to hot metal, defective or soot-clogged equip-1 equip-1 rncnt or chimneys, j All these dangers can be eliminated. eliminat-ed. When attempting to obtain maximum maxi-mum heat fiom a stove or furnace, it lis impoitaiit to keep close watch over ! the unit do not stay away from it ! too long. If this is done, there is little! likelihood of overheating. The second item is urgent. Make anj inspcc.kii of all smoke pipes and ex-! posed meted parts of heating units that become hot, to ascertain if wood ' or other burnable material is located , too near. Continued proximity to the hot metal may cause fire, particularly if an o:.tra amount of heat is generated gener-ated --it happens daily. If combustible material cannot be moved to a safe distance, protect it with layers of ! -heet asbestos. j One inure precaution: Do not place hot. a c -; iii wooden boxes or cartons; I tin's is lib' a slow fuse to gun powder. I i'ut ashes in metal containers. ' I'ive', take a heavy toll of life every year. Study each of us should be will-! :!;; to prnr' ! nidi simple precaution.-: as I tic:-" to aid the cause of |