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Dirty Chimney!
11-14-06

Wood-Burning in the Home

Fireplace or Wood Stove

A dirty chimney or stove pipe can cause extreme chimney, stove pipe, and home damage.

Before You Burn

You should have your chimney and stove pipe cleaned and inspected in the fall or before the burning season.

During the Season

Observe the following:

  • Keep your fire hot to help it burn cleaner.
  • Keep your fire box cleaned out to increase stove efficiency.
  • Don't put ash in a container that will burn when cleaning the firebox.
  • When removing ash, move it away from the home or any structure that will burn. Hot ash causes structure fires!
  • Keep a minimum 2-A-10-B-C fire extinguisher in the home.
  • Keep working smoke detectors in the home.
  • Change smoke detector batteries twice a year.
Do-It-Yourself or Hire a Pro

Chimney-cleaning equipment kits can be purchased at local hardware or home improvement centers.

Commercial chimney sweeps are listed in the phone directory under "Chimney Cleaning".

Enjoy the Season

Have a warm, safe Fall and Winter heating season! Contact us if you have any questions...

Chelan County Fire District 3 thanks you!