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Tree Freak
Ash pan under grate, open door pull pan being careful not to bump it - out door and spread on lawn. Only do it with a hot fire and the draft keeps the flyash mostly up the chimney.
Vacuum cleaner and ashes!!!??? That is an instant fire bomb if there are any hot coals/sparks.
Harry K
nope..i just get close enough to get the dust that floats around in the air