Public Service Announcement
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Service Urges Residents NOT to use
Open Flames to Thaw Water Lines
(Friday, January 16/2004)-- Residents are urged not to attempt to thaw frozen water pipes themselves, especially using open flames to do so.
The Fire and Emergency Service recommends that residents contact a qualified professional by checking the yellow pages for a reputable plumbing company that uses electrical thawing methods.
Experience has shown that many residents set fire to their houses each winter attempting to thaw frozen water pipes.
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Mike LeRue, Public Information Officer
430-3820 or
490-6574
