A Colorado Springs chimney sweep shares his most bizarre discovery and essential safety tips as cold weather arrives Tuesday ...

Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

A fire that began in the chimney of a home and quickly spread left behind $450,000 in damage to an Amherst home.

Creosote creates a sour, sickly odor. Slow smoldering fires or the use of unseasoned wood can create “cool” smoke and a weak draft. The smoke condenses and sticks to the chimney’s interior which forms ...

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

As chimneys light up this holiday season, fire officials warn of fire risks from creosote buildup. Ensure safety by ...

“All that soot and everything builds up inside the chimney,” Ames said. “And essentially that’s all kind of unburned fuel, so ...

On a cold winter day, being able to sit next to a blazing fire is an enjoyable, relaxing experience, whether you like the warmth, the bright dancing flames, or the cozy crackle of the wood. It's only ...

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

GENOA, Wis. (WKBT) -- A chimney fire spread to the attic of a structure on a farm in Genoa Monday morning according to fire officials. The fire took place on an Amish farm on Bakken Lane. Multiple ...

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

Firefighters from Ventnor were alerted to a chimney fire on High Street, near the Royal British Legion building, at around ...