To warm, but not to burn!

Sauna fires are a common occurrence in rescuer reports. Sometimes, people simply forget that the sauna is being heated. Simple oversight can also lead to a fire. The causes are usually cracks in the stove, chimneys, accumulated soot, and unextinguished embers.

Rescuers urge you to pay closer attention to the proper functioning of stoves and chimneys. Keep wooden or other flammable objects away from (or completely isolate) heated areas of the stove and chimneys. Clean the stove regularly and fix defects promptly. Do not overheat it in pursuit of hot steam. Monitor the condition of electrical wiring, sockets, and switches in the sauna. Also, pay attention to the lighting in the steam room: protect the electric light bulb from steam and splashes with a waterproof shade or cover. When lighting the stove, ensure that embers do not fall out of the firebox; place a non-combustible hearth mat measuring at least 0.5 x 0.7 meters in front of the stove door. If you are choosing a location for building a sauna, place it at a safe distance, taking into account fire safety clearances (so that in case of a fire in the sauna, the flames do not spread to the house).