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Protect Your House from Vegetation Fires
Swedish vegetation fires cause about 30 houses to burn down each year, and an average of one person dies annually. Therefore, it is especially important to burn safely and take simple precautions to reduce the risk of fire spreading and causing serious damage. The advice and measures regarding burning are the result of a research study conducted by the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) with funding from the Civil Defence Agency. Remember that it is usually easier and faster, but above all safer, to take garden waste to the municipal recycling center. If you decide to burn anyway, keep in mind: You can also protect your house from vegetation fires by considering how your garden is designed and where you place items like firewood. Here are five tips to protect your house from vegetation fires: By following the above advice, you can reduce the risk of your house or your neighbor's house catching fire.