Any decent fire-builder knows there are four necessary elements to building a roaring fireplace fire, aside from an open ...

Firefighters have tackled a "complex" fire in a chimney at a house in Oxfordshire fuelled by twigs and debris from a birds' nest. The fire broke out in the chimney of the home in Northmoor on ...

The fire service urges people to get their chimney swept after a fire started due to a build-up of twigs [Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service] Firefighters have tackled a "complex" fire in a chimney ...

This story originally published online in The 9th Street Journal. It’s Tuesday evening at the Velvet Hippo’s rooftop bar. From the wooded deck, a few dozen hipster bargoers admire a picture-perfect ...

As long summer days begin to shorten and the evenings get chillier, it's clear that fall is just around the corner. While you might not be thinking about lighting your fireplace just yet, now is the ...

You might not want to live in a chimney, but for a chimney swift, it's the ideal place to rest — and a Fredericton chimney was a recent pit stop for more than 2,400 of the tiny birds. "They're ...

Maintaining your chimney is crucial for ensuring your home’s safety and efficiency. While some tasks can be handled on your own, others require the expertise of a professional. Want to know what you ...

A homeowner heard scratching noises for days in their Washington home before workers made a surprising discovery. Three barn owls had gotten trapped behind a fireplace insert and in a chimney in Moxee ...