White County Fire services reminded the public to prioritize chimney safety after crews responded to a chimney fire in ...

Here is a detailed guide on how to clean your fireplace whether it is wood-burning, electric, or gas. Regular cleaning keeps ...

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is reminding you to clean out chimneys and wood burning stoves after a house fire over the ...

Have Your Chimney Professionally Inspected and Cleaned – Creosote, a highly flammable byproduct of wood burning, can ...

Before lighting up, it’s important to inspect your fireplace or stove for any visible damage. Cracks in the chimney, ...

Carlos explains, “Soot and creosote are highly flammable ... By taking the time to clean your chimney, check your alarms, and inspect your fireplace, you can enjoy the warmth and comfort ...

And it’s called creosote. When you sweep it ... “My main message would be to have your chimney swept and inspected, make sure it’s clean, that there aren’t any defects before you go ...

A buildup of as little as 1/8 to 1/4 inch of creosote is sufficient to create a fire hazard.” First Key to Safety is Cleaning Eventually, every chimney requires a manual cleaning to remove ...

Creosote is a flammable, sticky byproduct that accumulates from burning wood. The more that builds up inside a chimney flue over time: The longer cleaning takes as more extensive scrubbing is required ...