Two recent chimney fires in Hudson have prompted fire officials to remind residents about proper fireplace maintenance as the ...

We've nearly made it through a wet and windy Wednesday, which will be good practice for more of the same tomorrow. by Leslee Jaquette We received an update from the Bellevue Fire Department that ...

A Thanksgiving night chimney fire displaced a local family after flames spread from the fireplace flue into the home’s ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Fireplaces might be an aesthetic, a comfort or a necessity for people during the winter months. Whatever their purpose, they should be used with care, and the Modesto Fire Department already has seen ...

Fire officials are reminding residents to use caution when using fireplaces after a fire broke out at a house in McHenry, with the residents and their dogs safely escaping.

UPDATE (Sunday, Jan. 28): According to the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD), the fire was started by two occupants who did not open the flue after lighting the fireplace. CSFD says no occupants ...

A fireplace adds ambience to your home — but it requires maintenance. Here are some expert tips on staying safe this cozy ...

A couple of weeks back, I responded to a question about dampness near a first-floor fireplace that our reader thought might be related to a recurring leak in the ceiling of the room above. Readers ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Before the temperature starts to fall, there are several things you can do to make sure your wood-burning fireplace is safe ...