Softwoods like pine and cedar produce thick smoke and creosote, leading to chimney fires. Choose hardwoods for a cleaner burn ...

The fast-moving Mountain fire forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed neighborhoods in the hilly communities of Ventura ...

Ramsey said the homeowner was burning wood in his fireplace- but his particular fireplace and prefabricated chimney weren’t meant to be used to burn wood. Firefighters say chimney fires are a ...

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue ... by a professional chimney sweep, and between sweeps, keep chimneys, flues and appliances clean and well maintained. "If you have a fuel burning appliance, it ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Fullerton is the quality control manager at Spotless Chimney in Vernon. “A chimney fire will burn over 1000 degrees and when that transfers into the homes without proper clearances it can cause ...

A large three-storey family home has been "significantly" damaged after an accidental fire in the chimney ... "If you have a fuel burning appliance, it is also advisable to have a working and ...

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In addition, a chimney liner is also important to keep your home safe. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there were an estimated 44,210 home fires caused by heating ...

And creosote buildup, a flammable residue that forms during fires, can turn a chimney from a holiday-card image of smoke gently wafting up to the sky into a towering inferno. Even if you burn only ...

but showed the oft-overlooked strength of 'the slow burn.' A slow-burn relationship 'takes an extended period of time to develop emotionally, relationally, or sexually,' says Tara ...

The Ardo Fire was burning on 62271 Sargent Canyon Road at around 9 a.m. near San Ardo. The fire had a slow rate of spread and was stopped at around two acres, said CAL FIRE. SAN ARDO, Calif.