If you’ve been wearing a face mask out in public please don’t try to sanitize it in your microwave. Fire department across the country are spreading this message as some have put their masks that contain metal wiring in the microwave and caused sparks to fly.
There are reports of masks being sanitized in microwaves, this is a major fire hazard, please DO NOT place masks in the microwave for any period of time. Instead, follow CDC mask cleaning guidance https://t.co/8jKq2rxKS9. Thanks and stay safe. pic.twitter.com/2ps1B98q3y
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) April 20, 2020
The Arlington Fire Department tweeted Monday, April 20th, “There are reports of masks being sanitized in microwaves, this is a major fire hazard, please DO NOT place masks in the microwave for any period of time.”
The NH State Fire Marshal's Office (NHFMO) would like to remind everyone that “microwaving their masks to kill germs” is…
Posted by NH State Fire Marshal's Office on Monday, April 20, 2020
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office shared similar advice, saying, “Cloth masks can overheat quickly and catch fire. Disposable masks also have a metal nose wire and can cause sparks, a fire, and/or break your microwave.”
