Know what to do (and NOT do) with these expert-backed tips to safely store fireplace ash.

DO NOT store your metal ash container on your home’s deck, in your garage or in any location that may allow heat to transfer from those hot ashes to nearby flammable items. Wood ash, once completely ...

Improper disposal of ashes from fireplaces and wood stoves can cause woodland and structural fires. Wood ashes retain enough heat for several days to ignite other combustible materials. High winds can ...

As smoke rises from chimneys, officials with the Virginia Department of Forestry are on the lookout for smoke from other sources. Household fires produce leftover ash; when improperly disposed of, ...

Cleaning out the fireplace can be dull, but you may be inclined to empty out the wood ash more often when you learn about how ...