Chimney Fires

If a professional inspects and cleans your chimney on a schedule and you comply with safety guidelines, your fireplace can be a great source of safe and pleasurable warmth. However, it can be costly and dangerous if not maintained.

Smoke rises up the chimney as fires burn. The inner surface of the chimney (the flue) gets a build up of creosote from the smoke. Creosote builds up over a period of time. An intense and scary inferno which is as noisy as a low flying jet is created when a thick layer of creosote ignites. When a fire starts in a chimney, it can make the nearby walls and rafters burst into flames because it gets so hot. The fire spreads so rapidly that often the firefighters arrive too late to do much good.

Chimney fires aren't always dramatic and intense. The quiet fires can be just as dangerous as the loud ones. The intense heat of chimney fires can damage the flue and chimney. Carbon monoxide is created when fuel is burned and can be found in fireplaces, wood stoves, and furnaces. Usually, these toxic fumes go up the chimney. However, the fumes can be drawn into the home if the chimney should start to leak.

Carbon Monoxide: This colorless, odorless gas can be deadly. The human body treats the gas just like it would treat oxygen. The poison has the largest effect on the brain, as it is distributed through the body very quickly. Generally people do not even realize they are being poisoned as the symptoms are almost that same as a common cold. Signs of more serious exposure are vomiting, nausea, and the risk of death.

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