Keep comfy, cozy, and safe this winter by understanding the risks of chimney fires and how you can prepare before you start using your fireplace.

Creosote creates a sour, sickly odor. Slow smoldering fires or the use of unseasoned wood can create “cool” smoke and a weak ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - As temperatures drop and the use of fireplaces increases, East Texas chimney sweeps recommend getting and inspection and cleaning ahead of heavy use. According to the Chimney ...

OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - Last week, Olathe firefighters responded to a chimney, or flue, fire. They were able to put it out quickly with no injuries reported. They took to social media to post a video ...

From grand Victorian mansions to humble country homes, chimneys have a rich history of keeping homes warm and creating a more comfortable atmosphere. Historically, chimney sweeping has been infamously ...

Winter is prime time for flue and chimney fires in Northwest Arkansas as people fire up their wood stoves and fireplaces for the colder weather, but firefighters say people should take precautions ...

Burning wood for heat surged in popularity when natural gas and heating oil prices spiked last winter.Because last week was Fire Prevention Week, a national observance, it seems appropriate to remind ...

The pilot light in a gas fireplace is a small gas-fueled flame that stays lit constantly, igniting the main burners when heat is demanded. Sometimes the pilot light goes out and the burners won’t ...

Newark Homeowners Are Making These 5 Chimney Mistakes Before Winter Newark Chimney Sweep Explains How To Fix Them. <a href = target=_blank><br/><img src=' Width='1024 ...

A passerby saw the smoke coming from the chimney and called 911, while the occupants of the home relayed that they had no idea the house was on fire.

The Southampton Fire Department states that crews were called at around 7:25 p.m. to 19 Rattle Hill Road. Upon arrival, smoke was seen outside the home and on the second floor. Crews found that part ...