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Fire Chief warns residents against improper storage of flammables in garages

Clarington January 6, 2020/- Clarington Emergency and Fire Services Chief sounds the alarm against the improper storage of flammable materials such as propane tanks and gas cans in home garages. Fire Chief Gord Weir is concerned after two back-to-back fires on Sunday. In one case, the resident had propane tanks and a gas can dangerously close to the flames.

“It is critical that residents always store propane tanks outside of their garages in well-ventilated areas. If you store a propane tank...