Fireplace cross-examine? I am currently renting a duplex while in college. We be...

I am currently renting a duplex while in college. We be lucky enough to capture a unit near a fireplace. There is one problem, the living room carpeting goes right up to the commencement of the fireplace. I have never see this before, and don't know what to do almost it. I didn't know if there be a rug or something that I could place in front of the fireplace so I don't ambush the carpet in flames. Any help would be much appreciated!
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Answers:    This may be a "toe-stubbing" conception, but place some linoleum on the floor in front of the fireplace and later cover it with some bricks or stonework to protect the linoleum from sparks. You should know how to use the fireplace then near no problems and the carpeting should be protected. Just watch your tooties if you tramp past!
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are you sure that the fireplace is functional. if it is a wood burning fireplace here should be a harth. somethings fishy here.