Albany Fire Department advises on fire safety

The Albany Fire Department wants to ensure that residents have a safe holiday season {& nbsp;} form.

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As temperatures this holiday season begin to fall, it is important to have a professional check to have your fireplace before you is the fireplace used for the first time.

After the Albany Fire Department is a good idea to perform a professional chimney sweep before using the fireplace for the first time this season.

So, make sure that your fireplace is free of debris before the first kindling.

According to Deputy Fire Chief Rubin Jordan, fuel Atleast keep three feet from the fireplace away at all times.

"With the fire, always someone near the fireplace, so that they pay attention to the fire and they will be safe," Jordan said.

Jordan also warns that never burns at night leave a fire.

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