Chimney fires happen in over 25,000 homes a year .
As you burn in your fireplace, creosote builds up and has the potential to cause an explosive fire inside your fireplace. A creosote fire can burn at 2,000 degrees fahrenheit.
A chimney fire can melt mortar, crack tiles, cause liners to collapse and damage the outer materials of the chimney allowing flames to reach wood surfaces.
The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that you have a professional certified chimney sweep inspect and clean your fireplace once a year. They also suggest that using a chimney cleaning log once a month during the burning season will help prevent chimney fires between your annual cleanings.
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