Marcus Swinney, a longtime chimney sweep, said the primary concern during routine cleaning jobs is creosote, a byproduct of ...

AGAWAM Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -- As the weather gets colder, and more and more western Mass residents are looking for ways to heat ...

With Christmas just around the corner, lots of folks are using their fireplaces for warmth, roasting chestnuts or just a ...

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

The Rapid City Fire Department sees an uptick in fire calls during the winter months as the use of wood heating increases.

EAGLE, Idaho — The Eagle Fire Department released safety reminders to the community after responding to report of a structure ...

Five residents were able to escape from a house fire on the Northwest Side without any injuries, according to the San Antonio ...

Fireplaces are most heavily used during winter, when temperatures outside are less inviting and few activities sound more ...

Crews battled a chimney fire at a home in Rindge on Sunday night. Fire officials said the fire broke out at a home on ...

The Mount Vernon Fire Department has shared important safety tips for maintaining chimneys this winter."A dirty chimney is a ...

Local Chimney inspectors are keeping busy as the temperatures cool off in Northern Nevada. “It is the cheapest fire insurance ...

A family of three was displaced from their home of 20 years on Tuesday when fire broke out in the chimney.