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An andiron, firedog, fire-dog, fire dog or iron-dog is a bracket support, normally one of a pair, on which logs are laid for burning in an open fireplace, so that air may circulate under the firewood, allowing better burning and less smoke. They generally consist of a tall vertical element at the front, with at least two legs.
For example, grazing animals consume fuel for fires and reduce the possibilities of future fires. Many animals play roles as designers of fire regimes. Prairie dogs, for example, are rodents which are common in North America. They are able to control fires by grazing grasses too short to burn. [6]
However, these are just three of many dogs who have been trained in the service of tracking evidence using their superior smelling acumen. The intended message imparted by this sculpture is that arson dogs are an integral part of firefighting efforts, honoring all K-9’s commissioned to sniff out flammable chemicals as they help to “seek out ...
The New York City fire department has responded to 229 brush fires from October 29 to Nov. 12, a record for any two-week period. ... as well as camp fires and open fires used for cooking.
The Frederick County Office of the Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fires, she said. Fire and Rescue responded to the 5000 block of Mussetter Road in Ijamsville, south of U.S. 40 ...
Hypothesized fire regimes of natural communities in the United States. Grassy woodlands have regimes of a few years: blue, pink, and light green areas. Pre-Columbian woodlands of North America , consisting of a mixed woodland-grassland ecosystem, were maintained by both natural lightning fires and by Native Americans before the significant ...
July 15 is National Pet Fire Safety Day, a day to increase the awareness about the potential risks of house fires on your four-legged companions. House fires affect 500,000 pets per year. Here’s ...
Brazier with burning fire in a rune stone circle at a summer solstice A brazier being used to grill chicken and steaks. A brazier (/ ˈ b r eɪ ʒ ər /) is a container used to burn charcoal or other solid fuel for cooking, heating or rituals. It often takes the form of a metal box or bowl with feet. Its elevation helps circulate air, feeding ...