There are advantages and disadvantages of the social isolation required by the pandemic.
Arnprior Fire Chief Jeff Crawford says with more people home-bound during the COVID-19 crisis, it’s important that everyone be familiar with the Fire Safety Plan.
The Chief notes that there have been 51 fire fatalities across Ontario this year, versus 31 over the same time-frame in 2019.
Crawford says everybody at home should be deputized to think fire safety.
Do not attempt to sterilize or decontaminate face masks for re-use by heating them in a microwave oven as various fabric or metal components can overheat or create sparks and cause a fire if heated.


