While Christmas may be one of the best times to set up a fire in the home, the very real danger of chimney fires could lead to heavy costs and the need for replacement flue accessories.
Beverly Veit, a homeowner in Annapolis, came close to this disaster. She told Patch.com that she was a victim of her house filling with smoke and did not know how to act.
The website explained that the issue can be caused by a number of issues, such as the fireplace having a poor draw, while gaps in the liner or wind blowing down the flue can also be particularly problematic.
As a result, the website relayed pointers from the Chimney Safety Institute of America, which said that people must regularly invest in chimney inspections and cleanings, keep the top of the chimney clear of tree branches and never use flammable liquids to start a fire.
In a piece for the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner this week, professional chimney sweep Charlie Whitaker told people to continually clean their chimneys or risk a build-up of carbon monoxide in their home.