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How do I remove a dead animal from my fireplace?

asked by sdueck (14)

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You can start a fire and cook it away. It will smell while it is burning but after it is incinerated the smell should go away.

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You really need to call a local chimney sweep or fireplace company for this. They have the tools to reach down (or up) to remove the dead critter.

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posted by jossf3d (234)
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Smoke it out. No, but in all seriousness, it may end up posing a health hazard as it starts decomposing. You want to have it removed as quickly as possible. Unless you have tongs and a long stick, call professionals.

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posted by Draco (9)
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You should use something that can either push it down or up and out of the fireplace and then sanatize and deodorize the area as much as possible.

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posted by nanook (600)
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To remove a dead animal from your fireplace you will need gloves, kind of mask (if it stinks) and just take it from there.

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posted by Matju (111)
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