Chimney Fires

Many homes use wood stoves and fireplaces for heating. Keeping the chimney clean and free of creosote is very important. A fire in the chimney is dangerous because it can break through the mansonry and get into the house. It can also weaken the structure making the chimney a potential collapse hazard. Not all chimney fires detected right away. The Chimney Safety Institute of America has a lot of good information about your chimney. This page of their website is specific to chimney fires.