People are drawn to a fire, whether they’re roasting marshmallows around a campfire during the summer or cuddling up near the fireplace in the dead of winter. And just as you take precautions outdoors ...

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 ...

With the onset of colder weather and as we begin to fire up our fireplaces, it is important we take a few steps of precaution before we light that first match. First of all, fireplaces and chimneys ...

While cozy evenings in front of the fireplace are certainly irresistible, take the time to make sure it is as safe as it is inviting. A 2022 report from the National Fire Protection Association states ...

Safeguarding your home requires constant vigilance, especially in areas that are often overlooked but are crucial for the well-being of your household—your chimney being one of the most significant.

In this image taken on April 30, 2012 provided by Chimney Safety Institute of America, CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep, Jacques Leccia, of Lindemann Chimney is shown working in Lake Bluff, Ill. (AP Photo ...