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FIRE HAZARD OF HEARTHS AND FIREPLACES

Mather, J.M., 1961. FIRE HAZARD OF HEARTHS AND FIREPLACES. Fire Research Notes 466


ABSTRACT

Members of the Station related their experiences with regard to fireplaces in the home. Fires beneath hearths and surrounds were reported. Movements in hearths and surrounds had also been noticed as had heating up of the surround and cracking of grates.



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