| Flames burned straight through the outer covering, which should have been fire-resistant. |
| The best precaution you can take in a fire-prone area is to make your roof fire-resistant. |
| Prior to lighting the burner, ensure the stand is placed on a fire-resistant surface. |
| Straw encased in an earthen shell makes for a cozy insulator, and studies show that it's more fire-resistant than timber. |
| Homeowners should replace wooden siding and roofs with fire-resistant materials. |
| The store-room itself should aim to provide four-hour fire-resistant walls, ceiling, doors and windows. |
