Fire Department Shares Safety Tip When Disposing Ashes

Allow ashes to cool before disposing of them. Place ashes in a tightly covered metal container and keep the ash container at least 10 feet away from the home and any other buildings. Never empty the ashes directly into a trash can. Pour water on the ashes.No photo description available.May be a graphic of map, floor plan and text that says '10 feet WETA'No photo description available.