Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6-12, and the Herald wants to inform Killeen-area residents on how to stay on top of fire safety throughout the 2024 fall and winter seasons. The No. 1 cause of ...

But before you turn on the fire place, you may want to make sure your chimney is safe to avoid possible fires. South Bend Fire Department responded to a chimney fire just last week. According to ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Having your chimney professionally inspected annually is the best way to prevent chimney fires. Here's what can cause a chimney fire, and how professionals are equipped to inspect ...

The Chimney Sentinel project was created for preventing fire caused by wood-burning appliances by containing a probe that can be inserted into the chimney. The Chimney Sentinel project was created for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PORTSMOUTH — City Fire Chief Bill McQuillen issued a safety reminder to homeowners following a chimney fire Friday night. A family ...

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HUDSON, Ohio (WOIO) - Two recent chimney fires in Hudson have prompted fire officials to remind residents about proper fireplace maintenance as the heating season continues. Chief Jerry Varnes told 19 ...

SHREVEPORT, La (KTAL/KMSS) – A Shreveport chimney inspector explains why residents in the area should have their chimneys inspected, cleaned, and swept before they start burning embers as winter ...

When crews arrived, a stove was connected to the chimney and caught fire. The stove was cleaned out and the chimney was scrubbed to clear it out. Because of the location of the chimney and the road ...

BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (WWLP) – The Belchertown Fire Department was sent to a chimney fire on Thursday. The fire department ...