It is that part of the season where people start prepping their fireplaces for use. In doing so, there are certain reminders that are key for your safety. John Maurer, who ...

If you heat your house the old-school way, with a wood-burning heater, getting the chimney checked annually may not save you money on your bills, but can also prevent dangerous fires. “You never know ...

The outdoor fire ban includes fires associated with fire pits, chimneys, outdoor fireplaces ... Extinguish smoking materials in a sturdy ashtray with water or sand. Never toss cigarette butts ...

A large three-storey family home has been "significantly" damaged after an accidental fire in the chimney, a fire service has said. More than 30 firefighters tackled the blaze that spread rapidly ...

“One of the causes of the fires is some chimney fires,” Douglas said. “Please be aware of overloading your electrical outlets and also the use of extension cords.” Space heaters are also ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A faulty wood burner is cause for a chimney fire in Peoria residence on Monday. A two-story residence located at 927 South Greenlawn had reports of smoke showing and ...

Many homeowners install plain foam gaskets between electrical cover plates and the switches/receptacles. However, those ...

Sparks and embers from chimneys ... to ignite combustibles long after the fire goes out: never dump them outdoors or in the trash. Extinguish smoking materials in a sturdy ashtray with water ...

CHIMNEY ROCK — After staying the night at the Chimney Rock Volunteer Fire Department, Bruce Godzik woke up Sept. 27 to see the Broad River rising rapidly as rain poured down from Tropical Storm ...

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Dubuque Fire Department says a home is damaged following a fire late Monday night. At 9:24 p.m., crews received a report from a homeowner that their chimney was on fire ...

If you heat your house the old-school way, with a wood-burning heater, getting the chimney checked annually may not save you money on your bills, but can also prevent dangerous fires. Was your ...

An investigation found the fire "most likely" started in the chimney. The fire was under control by the early hours of Sunday, with two crews remaining to check for hotspots and dampen down any ...