when i had my fire, although i had never heard what to do....i did this:
i poured water on the fire and put it out. then i closed the dampers and called the fire department. by the time they got there...they were three blocks away....it was out.

it was pretty scarey. some folks said you can just let them burn but i would never do that! you may well burn the house down.

thanks for the comments everyone. i guess i lose the bet. not likely to melt the tile.

tom w

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