Here’s one for the annals of homeowner negligence: As of last month, my chimney had gone eight full years without being inspected, much less cleaned. For all I knew, a few generations of squirrels had ...

1. Get an annual chimney check. 2. Keep the chimney clear (tree branches should be at least 15 feet away from the top of the chimney). 3. Install a chimney cap to keep debris and animals out of the ...

Creosote buildup causes chimney fires. You should have your chimney professionally inspected or cleaned after every 70 fires. If you burn wet wood (which you shouldn’t), have it inspected or cleaned ...

A massive fire that destroyed Rachael Ray’s New York home in August was started in the chimney, according to the celebrity chef. The sad news comes as a reminder to homeowners about the dangers of ...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, homeowners light their fireplaces -- and call Jeremy Biswell. “We probably get about 50 calls a day this time of year,” ...

For the first time in months, many central Illinoisans are beginning to think of relaxing to the sounds of crackling logs. But before nestling inside on a crisp night, fire officials give their answer ...