Storing wood under stove safe? (i.e. Discovery II)

[Chachie]

Hello everyone,

I'm looking at the Discovery II which has a wood storage area under the firebox. I'm wondering how save this is? Sure they say this is safe as temps are low in this area but what about the odd ember popping out when then door is open? Just curious on all your thoughts. Thanks

 

[begreen]

Yes, the stove bottom is shielded to make it safe to store wood there. The ashlip should protect the wood below from embers.

 

[Rickb]

Im sure its safe, but I would be very leery of doing it. Im very clumsy and hot ash and cinders have been known to fall over the place when im not paying attention. lol

 

[ABMax24]

My Osburn Matrix has a similar wood storage area underneath, and while I've never had a coal or spark land in that area, I still don't keep wood in it due to the risk of fire.