North Bay Fire Department issues warning

With the heavy snowfall the area has received North Bay Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents to keep snow and ice from building up and covering your gas meter and the external exhaust outlets for furnaces, fireplaces, water heaters and clothes dryers.
“Plugged external exhaust vents can cause the carbon monoxide emitted from fuel burning appliances to build up in your home, which of course is a safety hazard,” said Fire Chief Jason Whiteley.
Carbon monoxide is an odourl