Prince George, B.C. – Prince George Fire Rescue is offering some valuable tips to help residents reduce the risk of residential fire during this cold spell.

It seems, without fail, that the city and surrounding area record fires each winter that are directly related to people trying to keep their homes warm as the mercury falls. Deputy Fire Chief John Iverson has a three-point plan for dealing with the cold:

–make sure your wood-burning appliances are kept clean and in good working order.

–do not use open flame devices to thaw frozen pipes.

–do not overload your electrical circuits.

“Stick to those three basic things” says Iverson “and you should be able to avoid dangerous fire situations.”