What Causes Chimney Fires?

Enjoying a cozy fire in your fireplace is what makes cool weather and shorter days easier to deal with. When routine maintenance is overlooked, however, lighting a fire can be dangerous for your home and anyone living in it. Chimney fires are a constant threat to the...

5 Signs You’ve Had a Chimney Fire

Each year there are, on average, over 20,000 chimney fires that take place. In fact, you may have had a chimney fire in the past and not even known it. How do chimney fires occur? When wood or other combustibles are burned in a fireplace the resulting fumes and smoke...

Chimney Fires: What They Are & How to Avoid Them

If you own a fireplace, then you’ve probably heard time and time again how important annual inspections are. These give your sweep the chance to spot imperfections and buildup, and they ensure you avoid dangerous scenarios like smoke back-up, gas leaks, and chimney...