From foul odors to creosote buildup and poor indoor air quality, there are plenty of good reasons to avoid these types of ...

Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

Fires add warmth and a cozy feeling to your home. However, is a wood-burning stove a better option than a fireplace? We'll go ...

Creosote creates a sour, sickly odor. Slow smoldering fires or the use of unseasoned wood can create “cool” smoke and a weak draft. The smoke condenses and sticks to the chimney’s interior which forms ...

Fire officials recommend homeowners have their chimneys inspected and cleaned at least once a year, especially before ...

The ash left in your fireplace is ideal for cleaning the soot it leaves behind on the glass doors. "For cleaning fireplace ...

That is why when I stood up at seven o’clock that evening, I eyed the electric fireplace and wondered if its simulacrum of fire, the flickering orange and red flames, glow of burning logs, and crackle ...

Fire and home safety experts say that lighting a fire in a decorated fireplace is actually one of the more dangerous things you can do this holiday season.

Springfield Fire Captain Drew Piemonte emphasizes the importance of fireplace inspections and maintenance for safety, and advises residents to call 911 immediately in the event of a fire.

ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in the 17000 block of 760th Avenue on just after 8 pm ...

The fire department says the cause of the fire was a wood-burning fireplace that had been installed in 1975 and had dried out ...