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Another preventable fire

by Eron Armour | Feb 22, 2018 | Chimney, Chimney Fire, Chimney Inspection, Chimney Problems

Improper clearance to combustibles was probably what really caused the structure fire. This was preventable. Sad.   Chimney fire destroys Clearwater County home, sends one to hospital Posted: Feb 21, 2018 6:08 PM PSTUpdated: Feb 21, 2018 6:08 PM PST CLEARWATER...

It’s that time of year again

by Eron Armour | Sep 28, 2017 | Chimney, Chimney Fire, Chimney Inspection, Chimney Problems, Chimney Sweep

These folks dodged a bullet for sure! Good job firefighters! DEBORGIA HOME ‘LUCKILY’ SAVED FROM CHIMNEY FIRE  http://www.vp-mi.com/article/20170927/ARTICLE/170929989  

Never use accelerants to start your wood burning stove

by Eron Armour | Jan 18, 2017 | Chimney Fire, Safety, Wood Burning Stove

This is a sad, tragic story and unfortunately all too common. Never use an accelerant in your wood burning heater. This is an excerpt from a Blaze King woodstove manual: Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar...

Woodburning Heater Cleaning and Maintenance

by Eron Armour | Jan 4, 2017 | Chimney, Chimney Fire, Chimney Sweep

Establish a routine for your fuel, wood burning appliance and burning technique. Check daily for creosote build-up until experience shows how often you need to sweep the appliance and chimney to be safe. Be aware that in a very general way, the hotter the fire is the...

Chimney fires are preventable – simple maintenance can save a life

by Eron Armour | Feb 20, 2015 | Chimney Fire, Chimney Inspection

“Chimney fires are the second leading cause of house fires and the third leading cause of house fire deaths.” The worst thing is chimney fires are preventable! Have your chimney swept annually to prevent problems. EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) – Chimney...

As freezing cold hits the US, chimney fires more frequent

by Eron Armour | Feb 19, 2015 | Chimney Fire, Chimney Problems

This type of chimney fire is 100% preventable with proper chimney cleaning. Routine and proper chimney sweeping may included rotary sweeping, rotary de-glazing or treatment with a creosote modifier and re-sweeping. Luckily for the residents there was only smoke...
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