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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Spray with water
• Method 2 of 3: Using baking soda
• Method 3 of 3: Remove the ash
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

It is important to extinguish a fire in your fireplace to avoid dangers. Fortunately, you can easily find two effective extinguishing agents, water and baking soda, at home. In addition to extinguishing the fire, you should also throw away any hot ashes that remain in the fireplace. By disposing of the ashes properly and making sure the fire is completely out, you can enjoy your fireplace responsibly.

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Method 1 of 3: Spray with water

1. Fill a plastic spray bottle with water. Use a medium-sized spray bottle, rather than a cup or bucket, to avoid splashing and excessive steam. Make sure there is enough water in the spray bottle to extinguish the fire and moisten the firewood.
2. Spread the firewood and embers in the fireplace with a poker. The firewood and embers should be as open and flat as possible so that they cool down faster.
3. Spray the fire with water using the spray bottle. Keep spraying until you've covered all of the firewood and embers. Everything should be moist so that the wood and embers cool and go out.
4. Make sure the fire is out before leaving it unattended. There should be no flames or red-glowing embers. If the fire grows up or the firewood and embers are still glowing hot, spray more water on the fire.

Method 2 of 3: Using baking soda

1. Use a poker to spread the burning wood and embers. Try to create a flat, even layer that you can easily sprinkle with baking soda on.
2. Scoop some ash over the firewood with a metal shovel. Keep doing this until all flames have gone out.
3. Sprinkle baking soda over the embers and firewood. You can use any kind of commonly available baking soda; just make sure to use enough to spread a thin layer over the embers and wood. Baking soda contains sodium bicarbonate, which is also in some fire extinguishers, and will help extinguish the fire in such a way that it cannot ignite again.
   • Avoid using sand to extinguish a fire as it is difficult to remove from the fireplace.
4. Watch the fire for a few minutes to make sure the fire does not ignite again. If it does ignite, repeat the steps with ashes and baking soda until the fire is completely out.

Method 3 of 3: Remove the ash

1. After extinguishing the fire, wait a few hours before removing the ashes. The ash then has enough time to cool down. Never try to remove the ashes while the fire is still burning.
   • To give the ash more time to cool, leave it in the fireplace overnight. You can leave the ashes unattended while you sleep, as long as the fire is completely out (no flames or red embers).
2. Use a metal shovel to scoop the ashes. Feel free to leave any remaining wood, remove only the gray and black ashes at the bottom of the fireplace.
   • Keep in mind that some embers can still be hot even after the fire has been out for a while. Be careful when removing the shaft.
3. Dispose of the ashes in a metal container. Never throw the ashes in a paper, cardboard or plastic container. Hot embers in the ashes can burn through the container and cause a fire.
4. Take the container with ashes outside to a safe area. Keep the container away from flammable materials.

Tips

• Plan to turn off the fire a few hours before you plan to leave. Put out the fire earlier so you have enough time to make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving it unattended.

Warnings

• Do not try to extinguish a fire in a fireplace by covering it with an object. If the object is flammable, it could catch fire and produce a dangerous amount of smoke.
• Do not wait for the fire in a fireplace to go out on its own. Hot embers in a fireplace can burn for several days and can rekindle a fire if left unattended.
• Never try to extinguish a fire by creating air flow with an object or your hands. Air circulation will only make a fire burn more strongly.
• If the fire in your fireplace becomes too big or goes into the chimney and you cannot extinguish it, call the fire brigade immediately.

Necessities

• Plastic spray bottle
• Water
• Baking soda
• Metal shovel
• Metal holder
• Heat resistant gloves