There’s nothing better than the cheerful crackle and pop sounds of a warm, wood-burning fire. But it’s important to remember the safety risks involved when using a wood-burning fireplace. According to ...

FAIRFIELD — An owl trapped in a chimney was lifted to safety by the Fairfield Fire Department on Tuesday afternoon with the help of an “owl elevator," the department said.  The Fairfield Fire ...

Once at the top of the chimney, the owl was able to spread its wings and flew to a nearby tree. Fairfield Animal control officials confirmed the owl did not require medical attention. More from ...

“You can clean a chimney top-down from the roof or from the bottom up ... This step can prevent a larger mess when you open the damper, he adds. Open the damper and wait a couple of minutes for the ...

Nova Scotia RCMP are turning to the public for help after reports of a chimney repair scam in the Halifax area. In a news release on Friday, police say that between Jan. 5 and Jan. 10 they ...