A fire caused by slow accidental process called spontaneous combustion can start in paint soaked rugs that are stored in a close it.
Which of the precautions listed below is the most effective action to take in guarding against this hazard?
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby to put out fires quickly
Store such materials in seal metal containers if they must be kept
Use only latex based paints
Read instructions on paint containers carefully
Check the closet at regular intervals for signs of smoke heater chemical Odors