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 ...

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 ...

AUSTIN, Texas — With all the cold weather coming in, many people may be lighting fires to stay warm. But before you do, it’s important to make sure your chimney is completely cleared out first.

Chimney Sweep cleaning fireplace inside of home. If you experience smoke backdrafting into your home or you detect a strong, unpleasant odor coming from your chimney, this may indicate a blockage or a ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As families gather this Christmas Eve and throughout the holiday season, fire officials are urging homeowners to use caution when lighting fireplaces, warning that a common 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 ...

Joel Martin, Columbia Basin Herald, Moses Lake, Wash. Dec. 19—MOSES LAKE — With Christmas just around the corner, lots of folks are using their fireplaces for warmth, roasting chestnuts or just a ...

There’s nothing quite like sitting down next to a warm fireplace on a cold Wisconsin night, but sometimes chimneys can cause unwanted and damaging fires. Just last week, a chimney was blamed for a ...

Chimney maintenance is an overlooked area but an essential part of home safety. You might not notice any physical signs that your chimney needs to be cleaned—but ignoring, or putting off, a regular ...

The fire department states that a ladder truck had to be used to put out the fire due to a snow covered roof with ice. The fire was put out and no injuries were reported.

In a tiny borough in Hunterdon County, one volunteer fire department has been busy responding to repeated calls involving ...