Tag: fire
7 tips for purchasing firewood
As winter approaches and more people look to firewood to heat their homes, the Ohio Department of Agriculture is offering tips to help when purchasing wood.
How to tell when firewood is seasoned
Learn to conduct simple moisture tests and identify seasoned wood by its appearance, weight, smell and other characteristics.
Amazing Grace Dairy thankful for support following tragic fire
The Pennsylvania family that lost their entire dairy herd in a barn fire Aug. 2 continues to recover, although the future of their farm is uncertain.
Fire kills Pennsylvania dairy herd
More than 120 head of dairy cattle were lost in a tragic fire that the owners believe was caused by lightning.
Rogers’ fire levels pavilion
Rogers Community Auction's Pavilion G went up in flames May 19. No one was injured and only a stack of hay was lost. Owners plan for business as usual.
What to do if a hay fire occurs
In the event of a fire or hay smoldering, a fire department should be contacted immediately. However, there are ways you can reduce the damage.
How to prevent hay fires
Most hay fires occur within the first six weeks after baling. Moisture content is the main factor that causes hay and straw to spontaneously combust.
How to build a backyard fire pit
Installing a fire pit doesn’t have to be incredibly complicated or expensive. Just make sure to comply with local city or township ordinances.
How to select, store and season firewood
Not every log is created equally. There are various factors to consider when selecting, storing and seasoning firewood.
Fire destoys part of Hoopes Fertilizer facility
A fire destroyed a warehouse storing a de-icer product Jan. 9 at Hoopes Fertilizer Works, located on U.S. Route 30 just west of East Rochester, Ohio.
