Cold Weather Brings Chimney Fires

Cold Weather Brings Chimney Fires Updated: Tuesday, 06 Dec 2011, 11:18 AM MST Published : Tuesday, 06 Dec 2011, 11:18 AM MST PHOENIX - Fire departments are finding that desert dwellers not used to the cold are turning to chimneys to stay warm -- and that's sparked a string of fires during the recent cold snap. Chimney fires were reported in Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert and Apache Junction. Chimney fires are caused when debris, resin, creosote and other chemicals build up over time and then ignite when homeowners use their Fireplaces for the first time in the fall. To prevent fires, keep your chimney clean and never leave your Fireplaces burning when you go to sleep. Online: http://phoenix.gov/FIRE/heatingsafety.html Copyright 2011 KSAZ-TV/AP Get the latest news from myfoxphoenix on your mobile with our iPhone, Droid or Blackberry apps. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Send us news pictures & video on MyFOX Cam. Share This Story Contact Us Add Your Comments Here Keep your comments civil - MyFOXPhoenix.com reserves the right to remove comments that are obscene, profane, abusive, hateful, racist, spam, "trolling," or otherwise inappropriate. Repeat offenders will be banned. If you see such comments, report them to us by flagging them. (Click on the icon beneath a post -- hover your mouse next to the post's time stamp for it to appear.) If you don't agre
Cold Weather Brings Chimney Fires Updated: Tuesday, 06 Dec 2011, 11:18 AM MST Published : Tuesday, 06 Dec 2011, 11:18 AM MST PHOENIX - Fire departments are finding that desert dwellers not used to the cold are turning to chimneys to stay warm -- and that's sparked a string of fires during the recent ...