Dirty fireplace sparks attic fire

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:06:50 -0800

A dirty fireplace sparked an attic fire in East Knoxville late Thursday morning, according to the Knoxville Fire Dept.

Firewood vs. fireplace logs

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:48:18 -0800

Dear Jim: I always buy firewood to use in my open fireplace. I burn it just for ambience, not really for heat. I thought about using fireplace logs instead. Are they as efficient and as good for the environment?—

Evesham Fire-Rescue offers tips on fireplace safety

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:11:40 -0800

EVESHAM—Few things are nicer than the warmth and crackle of a fireplace on a cold night. But with the freezing temperatures of winter arriving, Evesham Fire-Rescue is reminding residents to take steps to ensure their families and homes remain safe while using a fireplace. Following are tips that can make all the difference when using a fireplace:

Fire ashes to blame for early morning fire

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:12:54 -0800

Improperly disposed fireplace ashes are to blame for a fire that killed a Mead woman early Thursday morning.

Fatal Scottsbluff Fire Blamed on Fireplace Ashes

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:34:57 -0800

Fireplace ashes have been blamed for a fatal house fire in Scottsbluff.