I came by this knowledge the hard way.

According to the fire department, the fire began in a fireplace and then spread outside of the chimney.

For safety, fireplaces are designed to route smoke out of the house through the chimney. If there's a problem, however, you could end up with a smoky home.

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When the temperature plunges and the lights go out, staying warm stops being a comfort issue and becomes a safety problem.

Original fireplaces add undeniable charm and character to older properties. But should you use them as a source of heating, ...

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There have been roughly 25 chimney fires, according to Rural Metro Fire.

The La Crosse Fire Department reports of a structure fire off the 4300 block of Cliffside Drive Monday evening.

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The weather outside will be frightful this weekend, with a major storm and frigid temperatures affecting millions of people ...