# How to Put Out a Chimney Fire
An uncontrollable chimney fire is scary and may be disastrous to your home or even life threatening for your family. Taking the proper precautions and steps to extinguish a chimney fire is vital. The following will guide you in your efforts to put out a chimney fire.
Things You'll Need
- Baking soda or sand
- Metal container
- Fire extinguisher
- Hose
- Phone
Instructions
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Throw a large amount of baking soda or sand onto the fire. Spray the fire with a fire extinguisher if the dry ingredients don't stop it.
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Cover the fire with a metal container, such as a cookie sheet or a trash can lid. Remember to use an oven mitt or tightly wrap a towel around your arm before placing the metal lid on the fire. This will protect your arm from the flames and even from the intense heat.
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Close the doors to the fireplace. This will take away the fire's oxygen supply.
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Get everyone out of the house.
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Call 9-1-1.
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Spray the roof with a hose once outside. This will help prevent the spread of the fire.
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