Walthamstow.London - 7 Wood Burning Fireplace Safety Tips http://walthamstow.london/News/7-wood-burning-fireplace-safety-tips/ Give the ashes at least 24 hours to cool down before removing them from the fireplace. Store the ashes in a non-combustible container outside of the house until you can dispose of them properly.Clear the area around the fireplace of flammable objects and materials. Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:14:56 UTC en