We can't wait to light the first fire of the season, crawl under a blanket, and sip some hot cocoa. But hold on a second—when ...

Have a certified chimney sweep come and sweep out your chimney after every cord of wood burned and especially at the ...

If you’re using a fireplace or a pellet stove, chimney sweeping annually is always recommended to keep all the creosote out because we do get chimney fires and stack fires with those.” Fireplaces and ...

This week was Fire Prevention Week, a time to recognize the need for fire safety and the importance of local fire crews. Fire departments host open houses, visit schools and do other public awareness ...

HOUSTON – Just as the holiday season is getting started, a Houston family now has no place to spend the holidays. The Ogar’s lost their home in a fire just two days before Thanksgiving. Flames ...

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.

For more than 40 years, Ables Top Hat Home Services has been serving central Texas, ensuring that homes with fireplaces are not just cozy, but safe. What began in 1980 as a family-owned chimney ...

On Jan. 21, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was called to the scene of a chimney fire at 1232 Sandler Drive Northeast, Albuquerque, at around 2:15 p.m. When rescuers arrived, they were able to confirm the ...

As temperatures cool down, you may be thinking of lighting up your fireplace for that cozy fireside feel. But whether you’ve got a gas or wood-burning fireplace, fire sources in the home tend to ...