Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.

Original fireplaces add undeniable charm and character to older properties. But should you use them as a source of heating, ...

When the temperatures drop, Shoham said his business, Texas Chimney, is usually called on to clean fireplaces for customers. “The people that didn’t check out their chimney or fireplace or who was ...

The U.S. Fire Administration has these tips for safe operation of a fireplace or wood stove: Have your chimney or wood stove ...

Experts at a 40-year-old family chimney sweeping business are emphasizing the importance of prioritizing chimney maintenance this winter season. “In the winter," Arlene Winn of San Luis Obispo said, ...

Preparing a fireplace for winter weather ensures both safety and efficiency. There's nothing quite like the warmth and ambiance of a fireplace during the winter, but it's important to prioritize its ...

Unlike your heater, which runs consistently throughout the day, a fire eventually burns out. "Once the fire dies down, indoor ...

Fireplaces can transform your home into a cozy escape, but it's important to keep your house safe from fires and put the proper precautions in place to lessen your risk. Though there are several ways ...

Fireplaces might be an aesthetic, a comfort or a necessity for people during the winter months. Whatever their purpose, they should be used with care, and the Modesto Fire Department already has seen ...

HOUSTON — With a hard freeze expected in the Houston area next week, many are going to be doing their best to stay warm. By Monday and Tuesday mornings next week, we could see temperatures in the city ...