A common unfortunate yearly accident is children being easily burned from Gas Fire places. Who my child? Never!! Is the reaction we commonly hear however must of the incidence happen while the parents are present. It’s not a matter of negligence, it can be an accident where the child needs to balance himself up or simply by touching the glass out of curiosity. The usual result is the child sustaining third degree burns. In order to keep your children safe from burns around the fireplace follow these simple rules:
- Rule #1: Never leave a young child alone in the same room as the gas fireplace
- Rule #2: Use and install safety guards
- Rule #3: Consider using the gas fireplace when the young ones aren’t around
- Rule #4: Educate your children about fire and it’s dangers
