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Building losses accounted tor about 65 percent of the total monetary loss. Almost three-fourths of the building losses were ^ in dwellings and barns.
Misused, overheated, and defective heating or cooking equipment, flues and chimneys caused 48 percent of the dwelling fires; smoking or matches, 15 percept; explosions, 11 percent.
Farm families particularly must rely on their own fire safety training, fire! prevention checkups and private fire protection measures.
Last November was the peak month for fires and loss of life Four-fifths of the fires occurred and 84 percnet of the lives were lost in the six months from October through March.
The dangerous season is nigh, so be careful.
Plan fire safety training for your family. Include two escape routes and go over same with ev
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