A chimney fire in the American state of Ohio that started from flue accessories was initially triggered by a build-up of creosote, it has been claimed.
The incident occurred in the state's Dayton region, where homeowners were forced to flee their home as fire fighters removed insulation in order to subdue the flames. However, no injuries were reported, according to the Dayton Daily News.
Residents at the home noticed the fire in the early morning and quickly contacted the local fire team, which was able to extinguish the blaze in around half an hour.
This news comes after NBC-2.com reported that a property in Florida was destroyed by a chimney fire earlier this month.
One of the home's occupants John Piramble told the website: "We heard something dropping from inside the fireplace, the metal, and when I looked outside I seen the top of the roof was on fire and we got out of the house."