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The users of anthracite coal who are obliged, because of the scarcity of that kind of coal, to make use of bituminous coal, should use care to see that chimneys are cleaned at regular intervals. The latter kind of coal forms considerable quantities of soot, which, if not removed by sweeping, will unite and burn with considerable flame and sparks. Chimneys should be examined and any defects repaired, and arrangements made for quickly reaching shingled roofs with water should sparks fall upon them during a chimney fire.