Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6-12, and the Herald wants to inform Killeen-area residents on how to stay on top of fire safety throughout the 2024 fall and winter seasons. The No. 1 cause of ...

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.

But before you turn on the fire place, you may want to make sure your chimney is safe to avoid possible fires. South Bend Fire Department responded to a chimney fire just last week. According to ...

The Chimney Sentinel project was created for preventing fire caused by wood-burning appliances by containing a probe that can be inserted into the chimney. The Chimney Sentinel project was created for ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Having your chimney professionally inspected annually is the best way to prevent chimney fires. Here's what can cause a chimney fire, and how professionals are equipped to inspect ...

HUDSON, Ohio (WOIO) - Two recent chimney fires in Hudson have prompted fire officials to remind residents about proper fireplace maintenance as the heating season continues. Chief Jerry Varnes told 19 ...

Before the snowy season sets in and you're curling up in front of a cozy fire, it is time to think about ways you can prevent chimney fires in your home. Knowing the best safety practices helps reduce ...

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. -- The Chimney Safety Institute of America reports nearly 25,000 chimney fires happen each year. And each year, about 10 people are killed in those fires. Colder weather can mean ...

PORTSMOUTH — City Fire Chief Bill McQuillen issued a safety reminder to homeowners following a chimney fire Friday night. A family of two had safely evacuated around 6 p.m. when firefighters responded ...

When crews arrived, a stove was connected to the chimney and caught fire. The stove was cleaned out and the chimney was scrubbed to clear it out. Because of the location of the chimney and the road ...

In a tiny borough in Hunterdon County, one volunteer fire department has been busy responding to repeated calls involving ...