Keep comfy, cozy, and safe this winter by understanding the risks of chimney fires and how you can prepare before you start ...

Checking your fireplace before winter keeps your home safe by preventing hidden problems like blockages or fire hazards. A full winter prep should include cleaning the chimney, testing the draft, and ...

According to Chief Fire Officer Todd Hutchinson, space heaters account for 43 percent of all heating fires in homes and 85 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — If you’re enjoying your fireplace as West Michigan sits in a deep freeze, firefighters have a reminder: Make sure your fireplace and chimney have been inspected and ...

(WLUK) -- With winter less than 60 days away, you might be ready to start turning on the heat or even getting your fireplace started. But do you know if your heating systems are functioning properly?

Fireplaces might be an aesthetic, a comfort or a necessity for people during the winter months. Whatever their purpose, they should be used with care, and the Modesto Fire Department already has seen ...

With all of us firmly in the grip of another New England winter, everyone’s thoughts turn to skiing, skating, snowshoeing, etc., and staying warm. For those of you who are lucky enough to have a wood- ...